Asthma Flashcards

1
Q

What are Asthma therapy goals

A

Reduce impairment

reduce risk

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2
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What are asthma symptoms

A

Coughing
wheezing
dyspnea
hypoxia

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3
Q

What are 4 steps for treating asthma

A

classify age
determine severity
choose therapy
follow up at 4-6 weeks

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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
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5
Q

What meds are useful for exercise-induced asthma

A

LABA

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