Inhaler Use - Peak flow measurement

Question 1

What is a preventer inhale?

Answer 1

steroid

anti-inflammatory response

Question 2

What type of inhaler is used to decrease global warming?

Answer 2

powder inhaler

Question 3

How to use inhaler

Answer 3

wrap lips around inhaler
creates own aerosol
patient breathes in after pushing down top

Question 4

How to measure and plot peak flow?

Answer 4

1. red arrow down to zero
2. lips wrapped around device
3. blow, NOT spit ( spit makes reading higher)
4. note down reading
5. repeat

Question 5

positive diagnosis of asthma

Answer 5

The following peak flow parameters support a diagnosis of asthma: Diurnal variation in peak expiratory flow of more than 20% (or, with twice-daily readings, of more than 10% at each reading)

Question 6

asthma action plan

Answer 6

specific peak flow numbers
how to deal with each TYPE of attack
mild/ moderate/ severe