Asthma Management RESP Flashcards
1
Q
investigations
A
spirometry
test of bronchodilator and spirometry and review in two weeks
2
Q
management of 5-16yrs
A
- SABA
- SABA + low dose ICS
- SABA + low dose ICS + LRTA
- SABA + low dose ICS + LABA
- SABA + MART
- SABA + MART (increased ICS part)
- SABA + MART (increased ICS part further)/ + theophylline/+ specialist
3
Q
what should be offered as well if patient on long term steroid
A
influenza vaccine
4
Q
side effect of salbutamol
A
tachycardia
5
Q
management of <5yrs
A
- SABA
- SABA + ICS
- SABA + ICS + LRTA
- refer to specialist