COPD and asthma Flashcards
What is the most common PFT
spirometry
What kind of flow volume loop is seen with obstructive emphysema
scooped out curve
What are some extrinsic factors for asthma
allergic (most common)
environmental
animal
What are some intrinsic factors of asthma
occupation/pollution
cold/humidity
stress
medications (ASA or NSAIDs)
Exercise
What is the immune response for an extrinsic asthma attack
IgE mediated
What is the atopic triad
eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Asthma
Hay fever
What are risk factors for asthma
atopy
environmental/occupational exposures
childhood asthma / symptoms
Family history
What is used for evaluating and diagnosing asthma
PFT
Bronchoprovocation test
What are the classifications of asthma
intermittent
persistent (Mild, moderate, severe)
What are the different forms of asthma treatment
SABA
ICS
Leukotriene modifiers
Immunomodulators
Combos (SABA or LABA w/ ICS)
When are SABAs used
PRN
When are leukotriene modifiers used
primarily for extrinsic allergy but may help with intrinsic
When are immunomodulators used
Severe asthma and ONLY extrinsic
What is a sign you have to watch out for with leukotriene modifiers
Mood / behavioral changes
sleep changes in kids
suicidality in adults
How do you treat intermittent asthma
all ages: SABA PRN
<4 y/o: associated with URIs, use as short course at beginning of infection
How do you treat mild persistent asthma
All ages: Continue SABA PRN
<11y/o: low dose ICS or Montelukast
>12y/o: Daily ICS, Daily combo inhaler or montelukast
What is the risk of giving children ICS for asthma
risk of growth suppression with regular use
How do you treat moderate persistent asthma
All ages: SABA PRN
<4y/o: Combo inhaler, Montelukast, or medium dose ICS
> 4y/o: Daily combo inhaler and PRN, daily ICS, or low dose ICS and montelukast
How do you treat severe persistent asthma
Daily combo inhaler (medium ICS w/ LABA) or daily ICS with montelukast
*may consider omalizumab
What treatment may severe asthmatics need to be treated with during exacerbations
Oral corticosteroids
predisone
methylprednisolone
prednisolone
What are ways asthmatics can reduce allergen exposure
2nd gen antihistamines
Flonase
1st gen antihistamines PRN
Immunotherapy
Air filters
Washing face/hands after environmental exposure
When should patients be referred to pulmonologists
Difficulty diagnosing
Life threatening exacerbations
Hospitalizations
frequent oral glucocorticoids (>2/year)
Step 5 or higher
poor control
What population is at high risk for bronchiectasis
Older Women in underserved populations
What is occurring in bronchiectasis
irreversible, inflamed and easily collapsable airway that is induced by infectious insult and impaired host defense