ASTHMA Flashcards
What is asthma.?
Symptoms of asthma
- chest tightness
- shortness of breath
- wheezing
- coughing
Causes of Asthma
How to diagnose asthma
- family history
- pattern of symptoms
- physical chest examination
- peak flow
- lung function test
( spirometer )
Medications for asthma
What is Sambutamol inhaler?
What is Beclomethasone inhaler
Reduce the inflammation in the airway
What is an inhaler?
Health teachings on asthma
- environment triggers
- athlete
- be exposed
5 steps rule for asthma
- Sit upright & stay calm
- Slow steady breathes
- If not relieved Get the inhaler and administer 1 dose up to 10 doses with 1 min interval
- No relief call emergency help 999/112 and follow step 1-3
- No help arrived take another 10 with 1 min interval
Types of Vaccines
What is flu vaccine
What is PCV 13
It protects against 13 of the most common strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, which can cause serious infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infections.
People aged 2-64 with certain health conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, diabetes, or heart disease
What is ppv 23
Pneumonia (infection of the lungs)
Meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord)
Bloodstream infections (bacteremia)
Sinus infections
Ear infections
Adults 65 years of age or older
People 2 years of age or older with certain medical conditions that increase their risk of pneumococcal disease, such as:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart disease
Chronic liver disease
Kidney disease
Weakened immune system (immunosuppression)
Covid vaccine
- <16 should be accomopanied
- adult: 4 weeks before next dose
- wait 4 weeks after being positive
