Asthma Flashcards

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Patho 4

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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

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Risks and symptoms 5

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Existing history with parents

consuming allergen and dyspepsia

lower-socio economic status and tight chesr

obesity and sleep apnea

recent URTI

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Diagnosis 3

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spirometry - identifies the restriction in AF shows 70% red likely

Measure peak respiratory flow (40l p/m)

Less than 20% variability

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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

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