asthma Flashcards
1
Q
what is asthma
A
constriction of the ariway due to inflammation and muscular contraction of the bronchioles
2
Q
risk factors
A
FHx, obesity, allergic rhinitis
3
Q
cc
A
sob
wheezing
4
Q
PE
A
wheezing
5
Q
Dx
A
peak flow monitor
6
Q
what is a peak flow measured in
A
L/min
7
Q
inhaler vs nebulizer
A
inhaler one time does vs nebulizer machine that works over time
8
Q
managment?
A
through oral or inhaled medications
9
Q
what are some questions a physician will ask you about the severity of your astham?
A
do you have a home nebulizer?
have you been prescribed steroids recently?
have you been hospitalized before for asthma
and have you previously been intubated
