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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage and associated with marked disparities in outcomes. SDM involves a collaborative process between patients and providers to make informed healthcare choices. Results: As of 3/25/24, 189 families have completed the survey. Intervention/Instrument: Survey.

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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Evaluation of Primary Care Provider Utilization by Asthma Patients after the Implementation of Coach McLungsSM [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Significant disparities in asthma outcomes occur by gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Improved asthma outcomes are associated with effective communication between patients and providers, such as using shared decision-making. Population Studied: Patients with an asthma diagnosis aged 7-17.

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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

You might consider testing if you experience: Sneezing and congestion Chronic cough or asthma Itchy or watery eyes Hives or rashes Digestive discomfort Frequent sinus infections Reactions to unknown substances These seven allergy symptoms are common signs your body might be reacting to allergens. Can Blood Pressure Affect Allergy Testing?

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

Many of the children you will evaluate during your shift are among the estimated 10 million United States (US) ED visits made by children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup, the most common pediatric respiratory conditions presenting to acute care settings.

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A classic educational video about the dangers of Repetitive Read Syndrome

PEMBlog

We can help our Radiology colleagues by avoiding unnecessary chest X-ray orders for most children with respiratory problems such as bronchiolitis, asthma exacerbations, croup, or first-time wheezing. They also expose young children to unnecessary radiation.

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A video that teaches you how to talk about why we don’t need chest X-Rays in respiratory illnesses

PEMBlog

Did you know that chest X-Rays are not recommended for most children with respiratory problems such as bronchiolitis, asthma exacerbations, croup, or first-time wheezing. They also expose young children to unnecessary radiation.

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