P1.3: RESPIRATORY: BRONCHIAL ASTHMA Flashcards
A condition characterized by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli with resulting bronchospasm and inflammation of the bronchial mucosa
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
AIRFLOW LIMITATIONS
Risk Factors of Bronchial Asthma
- Cigarette smoking
- Respiratory infection
- Extreme emotions
- Seasonal changes
- Allergic reactions
- Family history
- Occupational exposure to dust or chemical irritant
What are the 3 causes of airflow limitations in bronchial asthma
- Bronchospasm
- Increased Mucous Secretions
- Mucosal Edema
What does HAPE stands for?
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
2 types of Bronchial Asthma
- Intrinsic Asthma
- Extrinsic Asthma
Type of Bronchial Asthma:
- Occurs as a response to an allergen or trigger to which the patient is hyperresponsive
- Mediated by IgE and appears more often in children and may disappear during adolescence
Extrinsic Asthma
Type of Bronchial Asthma:
- Considered a non-allergic type of asthma
- Triggered by intrinsic factors which includes emotional stress, changes in humidity and temperature, exposure to noxious fumes and coughing
Intrinsic Asthma
Signs and Symptoms of LACK OF OXYGEN
- Decreased 02 Sat
- Increased RR
- Cyanosis
- Decreased Capillary Refill Time
- Confusion (late sign)
- Nasal Flaring
- Intercostal Retreaction
- Shortness of Breath
- Tachycardia
- Restlessness (early sign)
- Use of Accessory Muscles
ACC TO LM:
Stages of Asthma:
- Mild (episodic)
- Moderate (one to two times a week)
- Severe
- Status Asthmaticus
ACC TO PPT:
Stages of Asthma:
- STAGE 1: Intermittent
- STAGE 2: Mild Persisten
- STAGE 3: Moderate Persistent
- STAGE 4: Severe Persistent
COMPLETE THE FF:
STAGE 1: Intermittent
STAGES OF ATHMA ACC TO PPT:
What are the Symptoms and Noctural Symptoms
S: <1 time a week
NS:<2 times a month
COMPLETE THE FF:
STAGE 2: Mild Persistent
STAGES OF ATHMA ACC TO PPT:
What are the Symptoms and Noctural Symptoms
S: >1 time a week but <1 time a day
NS: >2 times a month
COMPLETE THE FF:
STAGE 3: Moderate Persistent
STAGES OF ATHMA ACC TO PPT:
What are the Symptoms and Noctural Symptoms
**S: **Daily
**NS: **>1 time a week
COMPLETE THE FF:
STAGE 4: Severe Persistent
STAGES OF ATHMA ACC TO PPT:
What are the Symptoms and Noctural Symptoms
S: Continous
NS: Frequent
Common Triggers of Asthma Attacks:
- Air pollutants
- Perfumes
- Cold, dry air or abrupt weather changes
- Allergens (feathers, animal dander, dust mites, pollen)
- Foods, especially those with sulphites (wine, beer, salad, dried fruits, eggs)
- Viral infections
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Exercise
- Wood and vegetable (flour) dust
- Medications
- Food additives (monosodium glutamate
- Endocrine factors (menses, pregnancy, thyroid disease)
Manifestations of Asthma Attacks:
- Respiratory distress
- Dyspnea/ “air hunger”
- Tachypnea
- Prolonged expiratory phase
- Tachycardia
Physical Signs of Asthma Attacks:
▪ Retraction of intercostals and sterna muscles
▪ Percussion- hyperresonant
▪ Distant breath sounds
▪ Ronchi, wheezes, rales
Diagnosis of Asthma:
- History and physical examination
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis
- Serum IgE levels
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential Count
- Chest X-rays
- Pulmonary Function Studies
- Skin Testing
- Bronchial Challenge Testing
- Pulse Oximetry
Diagnosis of Asthma:
It reveals hypoxemia
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis
Diagnosis of Asthma:
increase from allergic reaction
Serum IgE levels
Diagnosis of Asthma:
it shows increase eosinohil count
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential Count