Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Asthma ─ 49 Clinical Questions

Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional pediatric asthma references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or controversial decisions? Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Asthma: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick answers to the tricky questions most commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between pediatricians.

Dr. Aaron Chidekel has designed this unique reference which offers expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with pediatric asthma. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to pediatric asthma with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references allow readers to browse large amounts of information in an expedited fashion.

Some of the questions that are answered:
‧ How is asthma diagnosed in infancy and childhood?
‧ I am a busy pediatrician. How can I integrate effective asthma management into my practice?
‧ What are the most current NIH asthma guidelines and what do I need to know about them?
‧ What is an asthma action plan and how can one be individualized for my patients?
‧ What do the parents of my patients need to know about asthma and its management?
‧ How do I know when a patient with asthma should see a specialist?

Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Asthma: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert advice that even high-volume pediatricians will appreciate. Pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and family practitioners will benefit from the user-friendly, casual format and the expert advice contained within.

Aaron S. Chidekel, MD received his medical degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He completed his internship and residency in general pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He completed fellowship training in pediatric respiratory medicine in the Section of Respiratory Medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine. After completing his training, Dr. Chidekel moved to the Nemours at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. He is currently Chief of the Division of Pulmonology at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children and Director of the Sleep Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis Programs as well. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Chidekel has authored numerous scientific papers and abstracts in various aspects of clinical and basic research related to pediatric pulmonary medicine. He has contributed chapters to several textbooks and has served as a reviewer for many prestigious journals as well. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been active as an officer and board member of the Delaware Chapter, and is a member of the American Thoracic Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.