Pulm. Asthma (09-27) (2) Flashcards
asthma. Patohology?3
Bronchoconstriction and inflammation
Obstructive lung disease
IgE-mast cell mediated
Asthma. clinical presentation?
Wheezing from bronchoconstriction.
Shortness of breath.
Cough.
Worsens at night.
Atopy: eczema, seasonal allergies, and food. Response to triggers.
Asthma. diagnosis. ABG?
respiratory alkalosis
Asthma.diagnosis. spirometry used for diagnosing asthma in patients 5 years or more. findings?
o Decreased FEV1 to FVC ratio,
o Reversible by B agonist.
o Inducible with ach agonists.
Asthma. diagnosis. DLCO?
DLCO normal or increased. (vs decreased in COPD).
Asthma. algorithm. Do a PFT –> normal?
If normal –> methacholine challenge.
If positive –> asthma.
Asthma. algorithm. Do a PFT –> if OLD?
If OLD –> bronchodilator (albuterol) response.
If positive (>12% increase in FEV1) –> asthma.
Asthma. treatment. bronchodilators.
SABA (short acting)
LABA (long acting beta agonists)
Asthma. treatment. LABA adverse?
● Hypokalemia: muscle weakness, arrhythmias, and ECG changes.
● Tremor.
● Headache.
● Palpitations.
Asthma. treatment. anti-inflammatory. groups?
Inhaled corticosteroids.
Leukotriene antagonists - used interchangeably.
Oral corticosteroids.
Asthma. treatment. Inhaled corticosteroids. adverse?
● Oral thrush is the most common.
● Leukocytosis due to mobilization of marginated neutrophils, stimulation of release of immature neutrophils from the bone marrow, and inhibition of neutrophil apoptosis.
● Decreased lymphocytes and eosinophils.
Asthma. treatment. mast stabilizers? agents
Nedocromil.
Cromolyn.
Asthma severity. Intermitent. how often symtoms/use of SABA?
=<2 days a week
Asthma severity.Intermitent. nighttime awakenings?
=<2 times a month
Asthma severity. intermittent. what level treatment?
step 1
Asthma severity. mild persistent. Intermitent. how often symtoms/use of SABA?
> 2 days a week but not daily
Asthma severity. mild persistent. nighttime awakening.
3-4 times a month
Asthma severity. mild persistent. what level treatment?
Step 2
Asthma severity. moderate persistent. how often symtoms/use of SABA?
daily
Asthma severity. moderate persistent. nighttime awakening.
> 1 time a week but not nightly
Asthma severity. moderate persistent. what level treatment?
Step 3
Asthma severity. severe persistent. how often symtoms/use of SABA?
Throughout the day.
Asthma severity. severe persistent. nighttime awakenings.
4-7 times a week
Asthma severity. severe persistent. level treatment?
Step 4 or 5
Asthma. Step 1?
SABA pagal reikala
Asthma. Step 2?
Low dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
Asthma. Step 3?
Low dose ICS + LABA
OR
medium dose ICS
Asthma. Step 4?
Medium dose ICS + LABA
Asthma. Step 5?
High dose ICS + LABA
AND
Consider omalizumab for patients with allergies
Asthma. Step 6?
High dose ICS + LABA + oral corticosteroid
AND
Consider omalizumab for patients with allergies
Asthma.
New recommendations: ICS for all steps including step 1 (taken as needed).
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Asthma. Intermitent FEV1?
80 proc.
Asthma. mild FEV1?
80 proc.
Asthma. moderate FEV1?
60-80 proc.