Medicus, Vol. 20 No. 2_Alergije, 2011.
Review article
The Role of Family Medicine Physicians in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Diseases of the Respiratory Tract
Biserka Bergman Marković
; Obiteljska medicina
Abstract
As the incidence of allergic diseases of the respiratory tract is on increase, the number of patients suffering from these diseases is also increasing and they represent a significant portion of patients treated by family medicine physicians. These physicians play a very important role in timely recognition and diagnosis of allergic diseases, establishment of diagnostic procedures and regular control. Cooperation with patients, continuous education and promotion of self-control measures are particularly important in the treatment of allergic diseases. Nowadays, the goals in the treatment of allergic diseases of the respiratory tract have been set very high. Thanks to very good pharmacotherapeutic options, the goal to achieve a high-quality and symptom-free life is achievable in the majority of patients, and the role of family medicine physicians is indispensable in this process.
Keywords
allergic diseases of the respiratory tract; allergic rhinitis; asthma; family medicine
Hrčak ID:
81080
URI
Publication date:
19.12.2011.
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