Asthma Flashcards
1
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Patho 4
A
Several dif events for the bronchioles
contraction = squeezing and tightening of air canals
Infl in passage and mucus build up
Dec in AF and restricting AM4 bronchioles
2
Q
Risks and symptoms 5
A
Existing history with parents
consuming allergen and dyspepsia
lower-socio economic status and tight chesr
obesity and sleep apnea
recent URTI
3
Q
Diagnosis 3
A
spirometry - identifies the restriction in AF shows 70% red likely
Measure peak respiratory flow (40l p/m)
Less than 20% variability
4
Q
Prognosis and treatments 5
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RAL, RC accelerated lung decline
SABA - reduces symptoms
Low dose corticosteroid
Therapy + education, proper inhaler technique
Prevent - covid 19 vac, pneumococcal vaccine for sever cases