Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What are Asthma therapy goals
A
Reduce impairment
reduce risk
2
Q
What are asthma symptoms
A
Coughing
wheezing
dyspnea
hypoxia
3
Q
What are 4 steps for treating asthma
A
classify age
determine severity
choose therapy
follow up at 4-6 weeks
4
Q
What are the levels of meds
A
Step 1 - SABA prn Step 2 - Low dose ICS Step 3 - low dose ICS + LABA Step 4 - med dose ICS + LABA Step 5 - high dose ICS + LABA Step 6 - high dose ICS + LABA + oral CS
5
Q
What meds are useful for exercise-induced asthma
A
LABA