The effects of intervention on medication compliance and asthma control in children with asthma
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ThesisThesis type
Doctor of PhilosophyAuthor/s
Smith, Nerida AnnAbstract
Asthma can be a chronic disorder requiring regular medications if the symptoms are persistent. The regimen is often complex, involving a number of drugs and a variety or routes of administration. Although drug therapy may not alter the natural history of asthma it can improve lung function enabling those with asthma to lead as near a normal life as possible. Thus medication compliance is an important factor in the managemnt of asthma. (Note : Special enclosures (Publication reprints) at end of thesis have been removed for digital submission, with permission of author)Asthma can be a chronic disorder requiring regular medications if the symptoms are persistent. The regimen is often complex, involving a number of drugs and a variety or routes of administration. Although drug therapy may not alter the natural history of asthma it can improve lung function enabling those with asthma to lead as near a normal life as possible. Thus medication compliance is an important factor in the managemnt of asthma. (Note : Special enclosures (Publication reprints) at end of thesis have been removed for digital submission, with permission of author)
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Date
1987-01-01Licence
The author retains copyright of this thesis.Faculty/School
Faculty of MedicineDepartment, Discipline or Centre
Department of PharmacologyAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare