Asthma Management in Adults Flashcards
1
Q
Why is asthma therapy is important (4)
A
Common
Manageable
Dangerous
Expensive
2
Q
Symptoms (7)
A
SOB Wheeze Cough Chest tightness Diurnal variability Episodic Atopy
3
Q
Signs (5)
A
Wheeze on auscultation Eczema Obstructed spirometry PEF changes Response to treatment
4
Q
Non-Pharmacological Management (5)
A
Patient education and self-management plans Exercise Smoking cessation Weight management Flu/Pneumococcal vaccination
5
Q
Pharmacological Management (3)
A
Inhaled therapy
Oral therapy
Specialist treatments
6
Q
SABA (2)
A
Salbutamol (MDI, DPI)
Terbutaline (DPI)
7
Q
Oral therapy (3)
A
LTRA
Theophylline
Prednisolone
8
Q
Specialist option treatments (3)
A
Omalizumab (anti-IgE)
Mepolizumab
Bronchial thermoplasty
