pediatric asthma Flashcards
1
Q
Asthma is
A
a disorder of restricted airflow secondary to inflammation, bronchoconstriction, mucous production and edema.
There is a significant component of inheritance and association with other atopic disorders such as Eczema and Allergy.
2
Q
Clinical Category
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Impairment includes categories such as exercise induced, intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent and severe persistent.
Risk is more related to severity of episodes in conjunction with frequency of events.
3
Q
kid comes in with an attack. How to treat?
A
oxygen
albuterol
a few nebs, ok. Then add steroids, transport to ED
oxygen is also a bronchodilator
4
Q
tachyphyllaxis
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chronic excessive use of beta agonist can lead to resistance
