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A 14 page review of the causes and interventions for pediatric asthma. Concentrating on identifying important information for inclusion in a peer education program in Harlem, this paper defines the conditions and delineates its impact in New York, noting that lower socioeconomic classes are apparent more at risk for the condition than other classes. The author encourages an all-encompassing approach to educating citizens about this disease rather than a myopic approach of identifying only one or two causative mechanisms. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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ABSTRACT Asthma affects populations all over the world. Pediatric asthma, in particular, has astounding impacts on human health and welfare.
This is particularly obvious in economically and culturally ravaged areas such as Harlem, New York. Asthma is one of several restrictive airway diseases (RAD) which can be complicated by
a number of factors. Some of these factors are biological but others are environmental. One of the most prevalent associative conditions is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). There
are a number of primary preventative methods which can be utilized to lessen the occurrence of pediatric asthma in families with a history of the condition. These methods concentrate
on the reduction of reduction of indoor irritants such as dust mites, tobacco smoke and pet allergens. Such a reduction is not always possible or even sufficient, however, to
prevent asthma. In these cases a number of pharmacological treatments can be employed. Some of these, however, have concerning implications in regard to growth and physiological development.
Even when treated pediatric asthma can result in frequent hospitalizations and a number of nursing consideration both inside and outside the clinical environment. One of the most obvious nursing
concerns for pediatric patients is the differing ability of the patient to employ preventative and pharmacological methods on their own. One of the most effective interventions for curbing pediatric
asthma is educating patients and families on the disease and the preventative mechanisms and treatments which can be employed to abate it. The intent of this paper, therefore, is
to review the impacts of asthma and to relate those impacts to one peer education programs conducted in inner city Chicago in an area similar in its socioeconomic makeup to
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