3: Asthma Management Flashcards
Which of the following is not a goal for asthma therapy?
- Control asthma and reduce impairment through prevention of chronic and troublesome symptoms.
- Reduce need for short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) for quick relief of symptoms.
- Maintain normal pulmonary function.
- Maintain normal activity levels.
- Satisfy patients’ and families’ expectations for asthma care.
Maintain near-normal pulmonary function.
What are the 4 components of care for asthma management?
- Assessment and monitoring.
- Education.
- Control of environmental factors and comorbid conditions.
- Pharmacologic treatment.
Frequency and intensity of symptoms and the functional limitations associated with symptoms.
Impairment Assessment
Likelihood of asthma exacerbations, adverse effects from medications, and likelihood of the progression of lung function decline.
Risk Assessment
How often is spirometry measured?
Every 1-2 years or more frequently for uncontrolled asthma.
How often do you follow up with asthma?
Every 2-6 weeks when gaining control and then every 1-6 months.
How do vitamin D levels help with asthma control?
- Enhance corticosteroid responses
- Control atopy
- Improve asthma control
Which meds are relief agents?
- SABAs
- Systemic corticosteroids
- Ipratropium (anticholinergic)
Asthma _____ dictates initial therapy and level of asthma _____ dictates adjustment of therapy.
Asthma severity** dictates initial therapy and level of asthma **control dictates adjustment of therapy.
What level of SABA use indicates the potential need to step up treatment?
More than 2 days/week.