Abstract

To improve the health outcome of adults with asthma, it is important to understand the current practice behaviors of physicians related to the prevention and treatment of asthma. A national survey was conducted to ascertain the practice behaviors of physicians in five specialty areas: internal medicine, pulmonary, allergy/immunology, occupational health, and family health. Similarities and differences in practice among the specialty areas are indicated. The data provide a basis for recommendations to improve the management of asthma by standardizing history taking, increasing the use of pulmonary function testing, and using effective counseling and patient education strategies.

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