Question

PLEASE POST A SIGNIFICANT FACT ABOUT ASTHMA IN YOUR OWN WORDS. WORD MINIMUM 150

Answer 1

It is pulmonary system disorder that affects   lungs.

It is an inflammatory disordered trachea, bronchioles, bronchi that can affect at age to any gender of age.

10.6 million People or more than that are affected in a year.

It can be of allergic or non-allergic type.

300 million people are affected worldwide due to this.

The word asthma is derived from Greek word sharp breath

Among number of patients of asthma only 19 percent have inhaled corticosteroids

It is more prevalent in urban area than in rural.

It could be also of type allergic, extrinsic, and intrinsic

It is reversible in earlier stages.

Peaks 30-60 minutes post exposure, subsides 30-90 minutes later

Patient experiences wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and dyspnoea

Wheezing is an unreliable sign to gauge severity of attack

Severe attacks can have no audible wheezing due to reduction in airflow

Silent chest is ominous sign of impending respiratory failure

Detailed history and physical examination, pulmonary function tests, peak flow monitoring, chest x-

Should be done

Correct administration of drugs is a major factor in determining success in asthma management

Some persons may have difficulty using an mdi and therefore should use a spacer or nebulizer

Dpi (dry powder inhaler) requires less manual dexterity and coordination.

Teach patient to identify and avoid known triggers , use dust covers ,use of scarves or masks for cold air ,avoid aspirin or naiads ,desensitization can decrease sensitivity to allergens.