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Asthma Flashcards

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Asthma : Pathophysiology

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  1. Exposure to allergen in the environment triggers an inflammatory response
  2. Causing smooth muscles of the bronchioles to constrict in response
  3. Reversible obstruction of the airway
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Asthma : Risk factors

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  1. Atopy - eczema, hay fever
  2. Hygiene hypothesis
  3. Family history - childhood asthma diagnosed before age 12 likely 2nd to genetic cause whereas adult asthma likely to be 2nd to environment
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Asthma : Symptoms

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  • Cough - worse at night and early morning ‘diurnal’
  • Chest tightness and breathlessness
  • Wheezing
  • Increased mucus production
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Asthma : Diagnosis < 5

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< 5 years }** Dx is based on clinical judgement **

  • FHx of Asthma, atopy
  • Clinically asthmatic symptoms
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Asthma : Diagnosis - 5-16 years

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  1. First line : Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility.

If negative;

  1. Second line : FeNO test
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Asthma : Diagnosis -> 16 years

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Adults > 17 years = Spirometry (BDR) + FeNO for dx

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Asthma : Spirometry results

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Obstructive disease
1. FEV1 : Significantly reduced
2. FVC : Normal

  1. Pre bronchodilator : FEV1/FVC < 70%
  2. Post bronchodilator : FEV1/FVC improves 12% / 200mls or more
    } Indicates + for Asthma due to reversibility
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Asthma : FeNO test explanation

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Definition : FeNO test measures the amount of NO exhaled in the breath

  • Eisenophils are a type of white blood cells secreted in response to allergic reactions
  • Eisenophils produce nitric oxide as a by product
  • Level of inflammation correlates with the level of eisenophils hence the amount of NO exhaled.
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Asthma : FeNO test - Asthma

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FeNO results
* Adults >40 parts per billion (ppb) = positive for asthma
* Children > 35 parts per billion (ppb) = positive asthma

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Asthma : NSAID therapy

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Avoid NSAIDs e.g. Aspirin in patients with Asthma
MOA :
1. NSAIDs inhibit COX enzyme which produces prostaglandins

  1. Inhibition of COX results in increased production of leukotrienes which is an inflammatory chemical
  2. This triggers inflammation and bronchoconstriction in the lungs of asthmatic patients
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Asthma : Mx : Step 1

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Mx : Short acting beta agonist ‘SABA’

Escalate if;
If SABA used > 3x a week

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Asthma : SABA

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Short acting beta agonist ‘SABA’

  1. *MOA *: act on beta-2 adrenergic receptors on the smooth muscle of bronchioles and cause dilation of airways
  2. Indication : helps to relieve short term symptoms of chest tightness and wheezing
  3. Onset : within 15 minutes, lasts up to 4 hours
  4. Examples : Salbutamol, Terbutaline

5.* CI *: Avoid SABA and non cardio-selective beta blocker } bind to B2 in bronchioles

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Asthma : Mx : Step 2

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Step 2 - Add ICS
SABA + low dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)

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Asthma : SE of inhaled steroids

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  1. Oral/Pharyngeal thrush - ‘Oral candidiasis’
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Asthma : Mx : Step 3

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Step 3 - Add LTRA
SABA and low dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) + LTRA

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Asthma : Leukotrine receptor antagonist

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Leukotrine receptor antagonists
MOA :
1. Block the action of leukotrienes which are inflammatory chemicals in asthma
2. Reduces airway inflammation and helps to control asthma
3. Bronchodilate the airway

Indication: used in longterm asthma management to improve overall asthma symptoms and reduce use of SABA.

Examples: Montelukast

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Asthma : Mx : Step 4

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Step 4 - Add LABA
SABA + Low dose ICS + Long-acting beta antagonist

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Asthma : LABA

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MOA: Bind to B2 receptors in smooth muscle of bronchioles allowing for relaxation of airways

Indication : Longer duration of action of bronchodilation of around 12 hours or more
Helps improve symptoms for a longer period of time.

Examples : Formoterol - Salmeterol

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Asthma : Mx : Step 5

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Step 5 - Switch from LABA and ICS to MART regimen inhaler

MART therapy ( combination inhaler of fast acting LABA + Low dose ICS )

+/ SABA +/- LTRA

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Asthma : Mx : Step 6

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Step 6
- Increase from low to moderate dose of ICS
SABA + MART (LABA - fast acting + medium dose ICS) +/- LTRA

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Asthma : Mx : Step 7

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Step 7 - trial the one of the following along with SABA +/ LTRA ;
* High dose ICS inhaler (separate not a part of MART)
* LAMA (tiotropium bromide)
* Theophylline

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Asthma Mx- <5 years

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  1. SABA
  2. SABA + an 8-week trial of paediatric MODERATE-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
  3. Review in 8 weeks
    No improvement : alternative dx
    Resolved
    -Reoccur within 4 weeks } Restart ICS at low dose ICS as first line maintenance
    -Reoccur >4 weeks } Repeat 8 week trail of moderate dose ICS
  4. SABA + Low dose ICS + LTRA
  5. Stop LTRA and refer to paediatric asthma specialist
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Asthma : Theophylline

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MOA :
1. Bronchodilator and phosphodiesterase inhibitor
1. Inhibits phosphodiesterase enzyme which breaks down cyclic AMP
1. Increase cAMP relaxes the airways and causes bronchodilator
1. Also blocks adenosine receptors, as adenosine can cause bronchoconstriction

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Asthma : Step down

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  1. Annual asthma review - taper down inhaler steroid therapy by 25-50% every 3 months
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Asthma : Acute Asthma : Moderate sx

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  • PEFR 50 - 75%
  • Normal speech
  • RR < 25
  • Pulse < 110bpm
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Asthma : Acute Asthma : Severe sx

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  • PEFR 33-50
  • Can’t complete a sentence
  • RR>25
  • Pulse > 110bpm
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Asthma : Acute Asthma : Life threatening sx

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  • PEFR < 33%
  • Oxygen sats < 92%
  • Normal CO22, reduced respiratory effort
  • Hypotension, Bradycardia
  • Confusion
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Asthma : Acute Asthma : Management

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  1. Oxygen therapy - if very unwell, 15l non rebreathe
  2. SABA with nebulisere.g. Salbutamol, Terbutaline
  3. Corticosteroid - 40-50mg of prednisolone for 5 days
  4. Nebulised Ipratropium bromide - short acting muscaranic antagonist
    1.** IV magnesium sulphate** - severe/life-threatening asthma
  5. Consider IV Aminophylline post senior r/v
  6. If still remains unresponsive - for ITU/HDU
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Asthma : Acute Asthma : Criteria for discharge

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  1. No nebuliser or oxygen for 12-24 hours
  2. Inhaler technique checked
  3. PEF >75% of best or predicted

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