Respiratory Therapy and Methacholine Broncho Provocation Challenge Testing – Understanding the Triggers of Asthma and Management

Description

This book provides a comprehensive guide to broncho provocation testing in asthma care. It begins with foundational knowledge on Asthma and the basic understanding of asthma, then moves into practical application with detailed protocols for test preparation, execution, and interpretation. Clinical integration highlights on trigger identification, management strategies, and emerging diagnostic technologies, while professional practice sections emphasize case studies and the evolving role of respiratory therapists.
Unique features include an evidence-based approach, interactive learning exercises, safety-focused protocols, integrated clinical tools, and insights into future trends in personalized medicine. The text book is designed for academic programs, continuing medical education, pulmonary lab training, and professional development, making it a vital resource for modern respiratory care.

About The Author

R.S. Angeline Yehudhiya, Assistant Professor, School of Paramedical and Allied Health Care Sciences, Mohan Babu University. Member of American Association of Respiratory Care, Lifetime Member of Indian Association of Respiratory Care, Member in Association of African Respiratory Care, Graduated as Respiratory Therapist from Christian Medical Collage and Hospital Vellore, Masters in Hospital Management, Pondicherry university, Pondicherry, having worked abroad in IBN Al-Nafees Hospital (Manama, BAHRAIN) as Respiratory Therapy Counsellor, and Smoking Cessation Educator for more than 10 years, expertise in the Department of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, has extensive experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sleep Medicine, her professional affiliation demonstrate her as an active engagement in the International Respiratory Care Community. Through her academic role, clinical experiences, and professional affiliations, she continues to advance the standards of respiratory care, contributes her experiences to train Allied Health Professional, and foster knowledge exchange in healthcare education, and respiratory care practices.