After the ER: How to Ensure a Safe Transition of Care for Asthma and Anaphylaxis
A trip to the emergency department or hospital for asthma or anaphylaxis leaves many people drained of energy and fearful of another emergency. The key to staying healthy is communication – among patients, caregivers, physicians and hospital staff.
How to Prevent Hospital Readmissions for Asthma
Children hospitalized for asthma have a 20% chance of returning to the hospital within a year to treat another asthma flare. Strategies to prevent hospital readmission include scheduling follow-up care with a doctor.
Health A-Z: COPD
COPD is a progressive lung disease that causes severe breathing problems. Once diagnosed, patients can manage and treat the disease to prevent symptoms that require hospitalization.
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ATS Patient Information Series
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- Mechanical Ventilation
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The ATS Patient Information Series is a public service of the American Thoracic Society and its journal the AJRCCM (www.atsjournals.org). The information appearing in this series is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for the medical advice of one’s personal health care provider.