Asthma Flashcards by Jody Vines | Brainscape

Q

History and exam of Asthma

A

Reversible airway disease

airway obstruction, airway hyper-responsiveness and airway inflammation.

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Asthma

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Can last for days to weeks. Requires agressive treatment.

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Recognize symptoms over the phone or in the office:

A

breathlessness, inability to speak, use of accessory muscles,

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To treat acute asthma

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SABA two treatments, 20 minutes apart of 2-6 puffs by MDI or Neubulizer for an hour.

If severe-O2 to >90%
Oral systemic corticosteroids

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Asthma

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PEF> 70 percent usually handled at home
PEF 40-69 office visit or ED
PEF <40 requires ED/likely hospitalization

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