What does NHLBI mean?

What does NHLBI mean?

NHLBI stands for National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (US NIH ; Bethesda, MD) Suggest new definition.

What is gold standard asthma?

The gold standard for officially diagnosing asthma is a pulmonary (lung) function test, or PFT. PFT’s should be done annually or biannually at minimum to assess lung function. However, it is possible for an asthmatic to have completely normal lung function when his or her asthma is under good control at the time of the test.

What is the management of asthma?

Approach Considerations.

  • Environmental Control.
  • Allergen Immunotherapy.
  • Monoclonal Antibody Therapy.
  • Bronchial Thermoplasty.
  • Acute Exacerbation.
  • Asthma in Pregnancy.
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
  • Sinusitis.
  • Nocturnal Asthma.
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