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Asthma Flashcards

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Asthma S&S

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Wheezes
Coughing
Tachypnea
Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Anxiety
Sternal, substernal, and intercostal retractions

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Short Acting Bets Agonist and side effects

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Albuterol (Ventolin) or Levalbuterol ( Xopenex)

Administer by Nebulizer

Side effects: palpitations, tachycardia, dysthymia, tremor, hypoxemia

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Corticosteroids

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Prednisone or methylpredisolone to decrease inflammatory response

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