Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of asthma?
A
Wheeze Cough- dry, nocturnal, exertion SOB Responds to asthma treatment Variable and reversible
2
Q
What are the common triggers of asthma?
A
URTI Exercise Allergen Cold, Weather...
3
Q
What is the treatment of asthma?
A
Monitor
Pharm
Remove triggers
4
Q
What is the 1st line pharm treatment of asthma?
A
Inhaled SABA- salbutamol
5
Q
When are inhaled corticosteroids given in asthma?
A
Salbutamol >2x a week
Symptomatic >3x a week, or waking 1 night a week
6
Q
What is the 1st line preventer inhaler?
A
>5= inhaled CCS <5= inhaled LTRA
7
Q
When are oral steroids given in asthma?
A
Acute exacerbations
8
Q
What are the methods of delivery in asthma treatment?
A
Inhaler- always with spacer
Dry powder inhaler= >8
Nobuliser- acute admissions
9
Q
What triggers can be removed in asthma?
A
Smoke exposure
Pets
10
Q
how is asthma diagnosed?
A
Response to treatment
