This document discusses albuterol sulfate inhalation solution, which is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by conditions like asthma. It provides information on the active ingredient albuterol sulfate, how it works, how the medication is supplied, dosage and administration instructions. Common symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Triggers can include allergens, infections, weather changes and certain foods or environmental factors. Proper treatment involves monitoring symptoms, identifying triggers to avoid, and using preventive and rescue medications as prescribed.
This document provides information about asthma medications and delivery devices. It describes the three main groups of asthma medications as preventers, relievers, and symptom controllers. For each group it lists examples of medications and how they work. It also discusses different types of inhalers (puffers, dry powder inhalers, nebulizers), how to use them correctly, and cleaning instructions. The document emphasizes the importance of taking medications as prescribed and seeing a doctor regularly to manage asthma effectively.
Asthma is a breathing disorder characterized by episodic shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, rapid pulse, and bluish lips or face. It is caused by inflammation of the airways that carry air into and out of the lungs, narrowing airflow. Symptoms can be triggered by allergens or other substances and are treated with drugs that widen the airways and reduce inflammation, such as inhalers, with the goal of controlling asthma and avoiding triggers. Physicians like chest doctors can diagnose and treat asthma based on symptoms, tests, and developing a treatment plan, although most cases are treatable at home.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation of the airways and makes breathing difficult. It is caused by inherited genes, respiratory infections, and exposure to allergens or viruses. Over 22 million people in the US have asthma, including 6 million children, who are most at risk if they experience frequent wheezing when sick. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma is diagnosed through medical tests and is treated to prevent symptoms and control the disease with medicines.
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The document provides an overview of the medical treatment of asthma including medications, delivery methods, and equipment. It discusses the goals of asthma treatment being to provide effective medication while minimizing side effects. Key aspects include developing an asthma action plan, monitoring symptoms, and stepping up or down treatment as needed based on asthma severity and control. It reviews various controller medications, reliever medications, and delivery methods and provides guidance on proper use.
This document discusses asthma, including that it is a chronic lung condition characterized by bronchiole constriction and inflammation that causes variable symptoms. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Asthma is managed using medications and by avoiding triggers when possible, though exercise should not be avoided. Medications include rescue inhalers for quick symptom relief and controller medications like corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and prevent symptoms. Proper asthma management requires monitoring symptoms and lung function.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness. It affects over 25 million people in the US and can be triggered by factors like exercise, allergens, infections and air pollution. While there is no cure for asthma, it can be managed through medications and lifestyle changes like exercise. Exercise is beneficial for those with asthma as it can help control symptoms, improve cardiovascular fitness and pulmonary function. It is important to monitor asthma symptoms during and after exercise and to have medications available in case of an attack. A properly designed aerobic, strength and flexibility training program can help asthma patients safely reap the benefits of exercise.
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This document provides information about asthma medications and delivery devices. It describes the three main groups of asthma medications as preventers, relievers, and symptom controllers. For each group it lists examples of medications and how they work. It also discusses different types of inhalers (puffers, dry powder inhalers, nebulizers), how to use them correctly, and cleaning instructions. The document emphasizes the importance of taking medications as prescribed and seeing a doctor regularly to manage asthma effectively.
Asthma is a breathing disorder characterized by episodic shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, rapid pulse, and bluish lips or face. It is caused by inflammation of the airways that carry air into and out of the lungs, narrowing airflow. Symptoms can be triggered by allergens or other substances and are treated with drugs that widen the airways and reduce inflammation, such as inhalers, with the goal of controlling asthma and avoiding triggers. Physicians like chest doctors can diagnose and treat asthma based on symptoms, tests, and developing a treatment plan, although most cases are treatable at home.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation of the airways and makes breathing difficult. It is caused by inherited genes, respiratory infections, and exposure to allergens or viruses. Over 22 million people in the US have asthma, including 6 million children, who are most at risk if they experience frequent wheezing when sick. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma is diagnosed through medical tests and is treated to prevent symptoms and control the disease with medicines.
Medical Treatment of Asthma and related Equipments or Gadgets Medical Treat...MedicineAndHealth
The document provides an overview of the medical treatment of asthma including medications, delivery methods, and equipment. It discusses the goals of asthma treatment being to provide effective medication while minimizing side effects. Key aspects include developing an asthma action plan, monitoring symptoms, and stepping up or down treatment as needed based on asthma severity and control. It reviews various controller medications, reliever medications, and delivery methods and provides guidance on proper use.
This document discusses asthma, including that it is a chronic lung condition characterized by bronchiole constriction and inflammation that causes variable symptoms. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Asthma is managed using medications and by avoiding triggers when possible, though exercise should not be avoided. Medications include rescue inhalers for quick symptom relief and controller medications like corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and prevent symptoms. Proper asthma management requires monitoring symptoms and lung function.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness. It affects over 25 million people in the US and can be triggered by factors like exercise, allergens, infections and air pollution. While there is no cure for asthma, it can be managed through medications and lifestyle changes like exercise. Exercise is beneficial for those with asthma as it can help control symptoms, improve cardiovascular fitness and pulmonary function. It is important to monitor asthma symptoms during and after exercise and to have medications available in case of an attack. A properly designed aerobic, strength and flexibility training program can help asthma patients safely reap the benefits of exercise.
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This document discusses the pharmacotherapy of bronchial asthma. It begins with an overview of asthma, including its etiology, pathogenesis and clinical features. It then covers the various drug classes used to treat asthma, including beta-2 agonists, corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, mast cell stabilizers, monoclonal antibodies and methylxanthines. It also discusses the GINA guidelines for stepwise treatment of asthma based on disease severity and control. The document provides details on dosing and administration of the various asthma medications.
This document discusses bronchial asthma, including its definition, prevalence, etiology, triggers, pathogenesis, clinical features, classification of severity, diagnosis, investigations, management, pharmacotherapy, acute severe asthma/status asthmaticus, and considerations for dental treatment of asthmatic patients. Key points include that asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by reversible airway obstruction, it affects over 300 million people worldwide, treatment involves bronchodilators, corticosteroids, leukotriene antagonists and others to control symptoms and exacerbations, and special precautions should be taken when providing dental care to asthmatic patients to prevent triggering an attack.
Codeine is a commonly used antitussive (cough suppressant) that works by raising the stimulus threshold of the cough center in the brain. It is effective at reducing coughs by 40-60% compared to placebos. Codeine is also a mild opioid analgesic. Other antitussives include dextromethorphan (non-opioid), expectorants like guaifenesin to loosen mucus, and mucolytics like acetylcysteine that work to liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract.
This document summarizes information about antihistamines, antitussives, and decongestants. Antihistamines are used for allergy symptoms like runny nose and sneezing. They work by blocking histamine receptors. Antitussives suppress coughs, and come in liquid and cough drop forms. Decongestants reduce nasal congestion by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages. All of these medicines come in over-the-counter forms like tablets, liquids, and sprays. They can cause side effects like drowsiness and increased blood pressure if not used as directed.
This document discusses various drugs that affect the respiratory system, including bronchodilators and other respiratory agents. It provides details on the classes and examples of bronchodilators such as xanthine derivatives, beta-agonists, and their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and side effects. The document concludes with general nursing implications for respiratory agents, emphasizing health promotion, medication compliance, thorough assessments, and ensuring proper use of inhalers.
The document discusses various drugs used to treat symptoms of respiratory illnesses like the common cold. Antihistamines block the effects of histamine to reduce symptoms like runny nose and sneezing. Nasal decongestants constrict blood vessels in the nasal passages to relieve congestion. Antitussives suppress the cough reflex for nonproductive coughs. Expectorants thin mucus making it easier to cough up. Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms rather than curing the underlying illness.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease characterized by varying degrees of reversible airway obstruction. It is triggered by allergens, infections, pollution and other irritants. The pathophysiology involves bronchospasm and airway inflammation. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Diagnosis is based on patient history and pulmonary function tests showing improved airflow after bronchodilator treatment. Management focuses on controlling triggers, medications to relieve symptoms and reduce inflammation, and patient education on proper use of inhalers.
Asthma is a common chronic disease, especially in children under 18, with over 23 million Americans affected. The majority of children with asthma develop symptoms by age 4-5. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness and pain. If properly managed with medications and avoiding triggers, asthma flares can be prevented. While the exact cause is unknown, genetics and allergies may play a role in increased risk.
Cough can be useful and productive to drain airways or useless and nonproductive. Drugs to treat cough include demulcents to soothe irritated throats, expectorants to enhance bronchial secretions and thin mucus, and antitussives to suppress cough centers. Common expectorants include ammonium chloride, guaiphenesin, and potassium iodide. Mucolytics like acetylcysteine and bromhexine thin respiratory secretions. Antitussives include opioid codeine and nonopioid dextromethorphan. Many cough preparations combine expectorants, demulcents, analgesics, antihistamines, decongestants, and antitussives.
This document discusses drugs that act on the respiratory system. It covers categories like anti-tussives, expectorants, and drugs for conditions like asthma and tuberculosis. It describes the mechanisms and types of cough, including productive and non-productive cough. It then examines the mechanisms, classifications, and examples of different drug classes for treating cough and related conditions, including anti-tussives like codeine; expectorants that liquefy secretions; mucolytics; antihistamines; bronchodilators; and demulcents for the throat. It notes important considerations like adverse effects and contraindications for these drug classes.
The document discusses various drugs used for treating conditions affecting the upper respiratory tract such as cough, nasal congestion, and allergies. It covers categories of drugs like antitussives, decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, and mucolytics. It also discusses the actions, indications, cautions, adverse effects and nursing considerations for drugs in each category.
The document discusses asthma, its symptoms, pathophysiology, and treatment. It then presents a case study of a 37-year-old female patient presenting to the emergency room with an asthma exacerbation characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and low oxygen saturation. Nursing assessments for the patient identify ineffective breathing patterns and impaired gas exchange. Interventions like positioning, breathing exercises, rest, hydration, and oxygen therapy are recommended to address these issues and improve the patient's condition.
This document provides an overview of asthma, including:
- Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It is reversible and causes wheezing and difficulty breathing.
- There are different types of asthma including allergic, non-allergic, mixed, cough variant, exercise-induced, nocturnal, and occupational asthma.
- Risk factors include airborne allergens, respiratory infections, physical activity, air pollutants, medications, stress, gastroesophageal reflux disease, allergic reactions to foods, low birth weight, weather, hay fever, eczema, and genetic predisposition.
- Diagnosis involves medical history, physical
The document discusses drugs used to treat respiratory conditions like the common cold, allergies, asthma, and COPD. It describes the actions and side effects of various antihistamines (sedating like Benadryl and non-sedating like Claritin), decongestants, expectorants, bronchodilators like albuterol, leukotriene inhibitors like Singulair, and inhaled or oral corticosteroids. Treatment approaches are outlined for varying severities of asthma using these drug classes in a stepwise approach. COPD treatments include long-acting bronchodilators, anticholinergics like Atrovent, and oral medications like Theophylline.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes variable and recurring symptoms of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. It is not "all in the mind" or something you can catch from others, and it cannot be cured by moving locations or growing out of it. Proper management of asthma includes avoiding triggers, monitoring symptoms and lung function, and establishing medication plans. Treatment involves the use of bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories, and lifestyle changes like dietary modifications and yoga.
This document discusses anti-asthmatic drugs, including their classification, mechanisms of action, routes of administration, and examples. It begins by defining anti-asthmatic drugs as medicines that treat or prevent asthma attacks by opening up airways. It then classifies these drugs based on their mechanism of action (bronchodilation or anti-inflammatory) and route of administration (oral, inhaled, etc.). The document provides examples of different drug classes, their advantages and disadvantages, and precautions for specific drugs. It concludes with monitoring advice for certain anti-asthmatic medications.
This document provides information about counseling patients on inhalers and medications for asthma and COPD. It begins by defining asthma and COPD, and discussing the differences between the two conditions. It then covers the types of asthma and the goals and classes of treatment for asthma. Short-acting beta agonists like albuterol and long-acting beta agonists like salmeterol are described in detail, including dosages. Leukotriene inhibitors like montelukast are also outlined. Finally, inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone are discussed, including mechanisms of action, dosages, side effects and drug interactions.
1. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that affects 15-20 million people in India. It is characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation.
2. Proper diagnosis involves assessing patient history of symptoms, performing a physical exam, and measuring lung function through methods like peak flow meters. Treatment involves a stepwise approach using reliever and preventer medications.
3. Relievers provide quick symptom relief but are not for regular use. Preventers help control inflammation and symptoms over the long-term and include inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-agonists, and other drugs. Combination inhalers containing both a preventer and reliever are often ideal
Lets talk about ASTHMA by Haley Taylor SchlitzMyiesha Taylor
Asthma is a VERY common disease that affects many children in our country. This is a short talk by Haley geared towards sparking a peer to peer discussion targeted towards tweens and teens.
The document discusses the respiratory system and drugs used to treat respiratory diseases like asthma. It provides facts about the respiratory system and describes different types of asthma. It then summarizes various drug classes used to treat asthma, including beta-2 agonists, corticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, mast cell stabilizers, and monoclonal antibody therapy. The drugs discussed provide bronchodilation and reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract.
This document discusses self-management of asthma through peak flow monitoring. It begins by defining asthma and highlighting its chronic nature. It then discusses using a peak flow meter to monitor lung function and identify early signs of worsening asthma. By dividing readings into green, yellow, and red zones on a peak flow chart, patients can tailor their medication based on the zone to help control symptoms and prevent attacks. Regular monitoring using a peak flow meter and adherence to the treatment plan it outlines allows patients to better self-manage their asthma.
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs. When asthma occurs, the airways become inflamed and swollen, making them very sensitive and causing the muscles around the airways to tighten. This causes symptoms like wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing. There are different levels of asthma severity ranging from mild to severe based on symptoms. Medications can help control asthma symptoms and prevent attacks. It is important for dental patients with asthma to take their medications as prescribed and for dental staff to take steps to minimize triggers.
This document discusses the pharmacotherapy of bronchial asthma. It begins with an overview of asthma, including its etiology, pathogenesis and clinical features. It then covers the various drug classes used to treat asthma, including beta-2 agonists, corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, mast cell stabilizers, monoclonal antibodies and methylxanthines. It also discusses the GINA guidelines for stepwise treatment of asthma based on disease severity and control. The document provides details on dosing and administration of the various asthma medications.
This document discusses bronchial asthma, including its definition, prevalence, etiology, triggers, pathogenesis, clinical features, classification of severity, diagnosis, investigations, management, pharmacotherapy, acute severe asthma/status asthmaticus, and considerations for dental treatment of asthmatic patients. Key points include that asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by reversible airway obstruction, it affects over 300 million people worldwide, treatment involves bronchodilators, corticosteroids, leukotriene antagonists and others to control symptoms and exacerbations, and special precautions should be taken when providing dental care to asthmatic patients to prevent triggering an attack.
Codeine is a commonly used antitussive (cough suppressant) that works by raising the stimulus threshold of the cough center in the brain. It is effective at reducing coughs by 40-60% compared to placebos. Codeine is also a mild opioid analgesic. Other antitussives include dextromethorphan (non-opioid), expectorants like guaifenesin to loosen mucus, and mucolytics like acetylcysteine that work to liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract.
This document summarizes information about antihistamines, antitussives, and decongestants. Antihistamines are used for allergy symptoms like runny nose and sneezing. They work by blocking histamine receptors. Antitussives suppress coughs, and come in liquid and cough drop forms. Decongestants reduce nasal congestion by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages. All of these medicines come in over-the-counter forms like tablets, liquids, and sprays. They can cause side effects like drowsiness and increased blood pressure if not used as directed.
This document discusses various drugs that affect the respiratory system, including bronchodilators and other respiratory agents. It provides details on the classes and examples of bronchodilators such as xanthine derivatives, beta-agonists, and their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and side effects. The document concludes with general nursing implications for respiratory agents, emphasizing health promotion, medication compliance, thorough assessments, and ensuring proper use of inhalers.
The document discusses various drugs used to treat symptoms of respiratory illnesses like the common cold. Antihistamines block the effects of histamine to reduce symptoms like runny nose and sneezing. Nasal decongestants constrict blood vessels in the nasal passages to relieve congestion. Antitussives suppress the cough reflex for nonproductive coughs. Expectorants thin mucus making it easier to cough up. Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms rather than curing the underlying illness.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease characterized by varying degrees of reversible airway obstruction. It is triggered by allergens, infections, pollution and other irritants. The pathophysiology involves bronchospasm and airway inflammation. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Diagnosis is based on patient history and pulmonary function tests showing improved airflow after bronchodilator treatment. Management focuses on controlling triggers, medications to relieve symptoms and reduce inflammation, and patient education on proper use of inhalers.
Asthma is a common chronic disease, especially in children under 18, with over 23 million Americans affected. The majority of children with asthma develop symptoms by age 4-5. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness and pain. If properly managed with medications and avoiding triggers, asthma flares can be prevented. While the exact cause is unknown, genetics and allergies may play a role in increased risk.
Cough can be useful and productive to drain airways or useless and nonproductive. Drugs to treat cough include demulcents to soothe irritated throats, expectorants to enhance bronchial secretions and thin mucus, and antitussives to suppress cough centers. Common expectorants include ammonium chloride, guaiphenesin, and potassium iodide. Mucolytics like acetylcysteine and bromhexine thin respiratory secretions. Antitussives include opioid codeine and nonopioid dextromethorphan. Many cough preparations combine expectorants, demulcents, analgesics, antihistamines, decongestants, and antitussives.
This document discusses drugs that act on the respiratory system. It covers categories like anti-tussives, expectorants, and drugs for conditions like asthma and tuberculosis. It describes the mechanisms and types of cough, including productive and non-productive cough. It then examines the mechanisms, classifications, and examples of different drug classes for treating cough and related conditions, including anti-tussives like codeine; expectorants that liquefy secretions; mucolytics; antihistamines; bronchodilators; and demulcents for the throat. It notes important considerations like adverse effects and contraindications for these drug classes.
The document discusses various drugs used for treating conditions affecting the upper respiratory tract such as cough, nasal congestion, and allergies. It covers categories of drugs like antitussives, decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, and mucolytics. It also discusses the actions, indications, cautions, adverse effects and nursing considerations for drugs in each category.
The document discusses asthma, its symptoms, pathophysiology, and treatment. It then presents a case study of a 37-year-old female patient presenting to the emergency room with an asthma exacerbation characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and low oxygen saturation. Nursing assessments for the patient identify ineffective breathing patterns and impaired gas exchange. Interventions like positioning, breathing exercises, rest, hydration, and oxygen therapy are recommended to address these issues and improve the patient's condition.
This document provides an overview of asthma, including:
- Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It is reversible and causes wheezing and difficulty breathing.
- There are different types of asthma including allergic, non-allergic, mixed, cough variant, exercise-induced, nocturnal, and occupational asthma.
- Risk factors include airborne allergens, respiratory infections, physical activity, air pollutants, medications, stress, gastroesophageal reflux disease, allergic reactions to foods, low birth weight, weather, hay fever, eczema, and genetic predisposition.
- Diagnosis involves medical history, physical
The document discusses drugs used to treat respiratory conditions like the common cold, allergies, asthma, and COPD. It describes the actions and side effects of various antihistamines (sedating like Benadryl and non-sedating like Claritin), decongestants, expectorants, bronchodilators like albuterol, leukotriene inhibitors like Singulair, and inhaled or oral corticosteroids. Treatment approaches are outlined for varying severities of asthma using these drug classes in a stepwise approach. COPD treatments include long-acting bronchodilators, anticholinergics like Atrovent, and oral medications like Theophylline.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes variable and recurring symptoms of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. It is not "all in the mind" or something you can catch from others, and it cannot be cured by moving locations or growing out of it. Proper management of asthma includes avoiding triggers, monitoring symptoms and lung function, and establishing medication plans. Treatment involves the use of bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories, and lifestyle changes like dietary modifications and yoga.
This document discusses anti-asthmatic drugs, including their classification, mechanisms of action, routes of administration, and examples. It begins by defining anti-asthmatic drugs as medicines that treat or prevent asthma attacks by opening up airways. It then classifies these drugs based on their mechanism of action (bronchodilation or anti-inflammatory) and route of administration (oral, inhaled, etc.). The document provides examples of different drug classes, their advantages and disadvantages, and precautions for specific drugs. It concludes with monitoring advice for certain anti-asthmatic medications.
This document provides information about counseling patients on inhalers and medications for asthma and COPD. It begins by defining asthma and COPD, and discussing the differences between the two conditions. It then covers the types of asthma and the goals and classes of treatment for asthma. Short-acting beta agonists like albuterol and long-acting beta agonists like salmeterol are described in detail, including dosages. Leukotriene inhibitors like montelukast are also outlined. Finally, inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone are discussed, including mechanisms of action, dosages, side effects and drug interactions.
1. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that affects 15-20 million people in India. It is characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation.
2. Proper diagnosis involves assessing patient history of symptoms, performing a physical exam, and measuring lung function through methods like peak flow meters. Treatment involves a stepwise approach using reliever and preventer medications.
3. Relievers provide quick symptom relief but are not for regular use. Preventers help control inflammation and symptoms over the long-term and include inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-agonists, and other drugs. Combination inhalers containing both a preventer and reliever are often ideal
Lets talk about ASTHMA by Haley Taylor SchlitzMyiesha Taylor
Asthma is a VERY common disease that affects many children in our country. This is a short talk by Haley geared towards sparking a peer to peer discussion targeted towards tweens and teens.
The document discusses the respiratory system and drugs used to treat respiratory diseases like asthma. It provides facts about the respiratory system and describes different types of asthma. It then summarizes various drug classes used to treat asthma, including beta-2 agonists, corticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, mast cell stabilizers, and monoclonal antibody therapy. The drugs discussed provide bronchodilation and reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract.
This document discusses self-management of asthma through peak flow monitoring. It begins by defining asthma and highlighting its chronic nature. It then discusses using a peak flow meter to monitor lung function and identify early signs of worsening asthma. By dividing readings into green, yellow, and red zones on a peak flow chart, patients can tailor their medication based on the zone to help control symptoms and prevent attacks. Regular monitoring using a peak flow meter and adherence to the treatment plan it outlines allows patients to better self-manage their asthma.
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs. When asthma occurs, the airways become inflamed and swollen, making them very sensitive and causing the muscles around the airways to tighten. This causes symptoms like wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing. There are different levels of asthma severity ranging from mild to severe based on symptoms. Medications can help control asthma symptoms and prevent attacks. It is important for dental patients with asthma to take their medications as prescribed and for dental staff to take steps to minimize triggers.
This document discusses home remedies for asthma and its causes and symptoms. It provides 10 home remedies for asthma, including:
1. Salt water under the tongue and drinking water, which works quickly to relieve asthma attacks.
2. Apple cider vinegar, which reduces inflammation and helps balance pH levels, providing relief usually within an hour.
3. Hydrogen peroxide inhalation, which oxygenates the lungs for easier breathing relief in a few minutes.
4. Vitamin D, which is crucial as a deficiency can cause asthma, and proper doses can help eliminate it.
5. Omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation and open airways for quick relief, especially effective for children.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation of the airways, wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. It is caused by environmental triggers like dust, pollen, or viruses. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma is diagnosed based on a patient's medical history and symptoms, and tests like spirometry. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on reducing inflammation and controlling symptoms using long-term control medications like inhaled corticosteroids and quick-relief medications for acute symptoms. The goal of treatment is to help patients live normal, active lives with minimal asthma symptoms or flare-ups.
Asthma is a chronic disease that causes temporary narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult. It is the primary reason children miss school and most common cause of emergency room visits. As an educator, it is important to understand asthma so you can help children follow their Asthma Action Plans. Asthma can be triggered by allergens, exercise, infections, smoke, chemicals and more. While incurable, asthma can be controlled through proper diagnosis, communication between parents and doctors, monitoring symptoms, and daily preventative medications along with quick relief medications during attacks. Seeking emergency help is important if symptoms worsen or quick relief does not help.
Asthma is a chronic disease that causes temporary narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult. It is the primary reason children miss school and most common cause of emergency room visits. As an educator, it is important to understand asthma so you can help children follow their Asthma Action Plans. Asthma can be triggered by allergens, exercise, infections, smoke, chemicals and more. While incurable, asthma can be controlled through proper diagnosis, communication between parents and doctors, monitoring symptoms, and treatments like inhalers and medications. Seeking emergency help is important if symptoms worsen or quick relief does not work.
The document summarizes a presentation on asthma and hypertension given to nursing students. It defines asthma as a chronic lung disease caused by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It describes different types of asthma including childhood onset, adult onset, exercise-induced, cough-induced, and nocturnal asthma. It discusses risk factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, classifications, diagnostic tests, management, and common nursing diagnoses related to asthma.
- Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects over 3 million Canadians and cannot be cured but can be managed. It causes reversible airway obstruction and symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness.
- Asthma symptoms are triggered by factors like allergens, infections, exercise, air pollution, emotions, and medications. Exercise is a trigger for 90% of people with asthma.
- Asthma is treated through medications like rescue inhalers to quickly reverse symptoms and preventive controller medications to reduce inflammation and prevent symptoms. Proper medication use and trigger avoidance can help asthma be managed.
- Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects over 3 million Canadians and cannot be cured but can be managed. It causes reversible airway obstruction and symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness.
- Asthma symptoms are triggered by factors like allergens, infections, exercise, air pollution, emotions, and medications. Exercise is a trigger for 90% of people with asthma.
- Asthma is treated through medications like rescue inhalers to quickly reverse symptoms and preventive controller medications to reduce inflammation and prevent symptoms. Proper medication use and trigger avoidance can help asthma be managed.
Bronchial asthma is a disease characterized by airway inflammation and reversible bronchospasm. It is caused by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli, resulting in paroxysmal constriction of the bronchial airways. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath and can be triggered by allergens, exercise, or infections. Treatment involves avoiding triggers, controlling symptoms with medications like inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators. Beta-adrenergic agonists provide rapid, short-term relief of bronchospasm while corticosteroids have anti-inflammatory effects.
Asthma is a condition whereby the breathing passages (bronchioles) that help in the exchange of air in and out of the lungs gets inflamed or swollen.
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Bronchial asthma is a disease characterized by airway inflammation and episodic, reversible bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath and can be triggered by allergens, infections, exercise or cold air. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using medications to control symptoms, including bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory drugs like inhaled corticosteroids. Common bronchodilators are beta-2 receptor agonists like salbutamol, which provide rapid relief during asthma attacks, and long-acting drugs like salmeterol to prevent symptoms. Side effects of beta-2 agonists include increased heart rate and tremors.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing, often at night or early morning. It is triggered by exposure to various irritants and allergens that differ between individuals. While asthma has no cure, it can be controlled through avoiding triggers, taking short-term rescue medications for symptoms, and long-term control medications daily to prevent symptoms and exacerbations. Proper management requires learning one's personal triggers and working with a medical provider.
Asthma is a medical condition that causes the airways to become obstructed, making it difficult to breathe. During an asthma attack, the airways become inflamed and swollen, producing mucus and narrowing the passage of air into and out of the lungs. Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Treatment involves both reliever and preventer medications. Relievers act quickly to relax the airways during an attack, while preventers reduce inflammation and the risk of future attacks. Management of a severe asthma attack requires using a reliever inhaler with a spacer and calling for emergency help.
- Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects over 3 million Canadians, with no cure but it can be managed. It involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
- Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness and are caused by bronchioconstriction in response to triggers.
- Asthma is treated through medications like rescue inhalers for sudden symptoms and controller medications taken daily to prevent symptoms, as well as avoiding triggers like allergens, infections and exercise. Proper management is key to living normally with asthma.
This document provides an overview of asthma including:
- Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes airway inflammation and narrowing, characterized by wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
- It affects over 300 million people worldwide. Common triggers include allergens, pollution, and exercise.
- Diagnosis involves assessing symptoms, lung function tests, and allergy tests.
- Treatment includes long-term controllers like inhaled corticosteroids to control inflammation and quick-relief medications for acute symptoms. The goal is to manage asthma and allow patients to live normally.
Asthma is a common chronic lung disease that affects millions of Americans. It can cause symptoms like wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. While deaths from asthma have decreased with better treatment, it remains a serious disease that has high costs due to hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The key to managing asthma is to control inflammation and minimize triggers through patient education, an asthma action plan, and appropriate long-term controller medications.
The document discusses several respiratory disorders:
- Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways causing hyperresponsiveness and mucus production. Common triggers include allergies, irritants, exercise and stress. Symptoms are coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Treatment includes preventative inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators for relief.
- Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation in the air sacs. Symptoms are cough, fever, chest pain and shortness of breath. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Treatment involves antibiotics, fever relief medications and oxygen therapy.
- COPD is a lung disease characterized by obstruction of
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6. Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation
solution) inhalation solution is a sterile, clear,
colorless solution of the sulfate salt of racemic
albuterol, albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate
inhalation solution) . Albuterol sulfate (albuterol
sulfate inhalation solution) is a relatively selective
beta2-adrenergic bronchodilator (see CLINICAL
PHARMACOLOGY). The chemical name for albuterol
sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) is
α1 [(tert-butylamino) methyl]-4-hydroxy-m-xylene-
α, α'-diol sulfate (2:1) (salt), and its established
chemical structure is as follows:
The molecular weight of albuterol sulfate (albuterol
sulfate inhalation solution) is 576.7 and the
7. empirical formula is (C13 H21 NO3)2 •H2 SO4.
Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation
solution) is a white crystalline powder, soluble in
water and slightly soluble in ethanol. The World
Health Organization recommended name for
albuterol is salbutamol.
Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation
solution) inhalation solution is supplied in two
strengths in unit dose vials. Each unit dose vial
contains either 0.75 mg of albuterol sulfate
(albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) (equivalent
to 0.63 mg of albuterol) or 1.50 mg of albuterol
sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution)
(equivalent to 1.25 mg of albuterol) with sodium
chloride and sulfuric acid in a 3-mL isotonic, sterile,
aqueous solution. Sodium chloride is added to
adjust isotonicity of the solution and sulfuric acid is
added to adjust pH of the solution to 4.0 (see HOW
SUPPLIED).
Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation
solution) inhalation solution does not require
dilution prior to administration by nebulization. For
albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation
solution) inhalation solution, like all other
nebulized treatments, the amount delivered to the
lungs will depend on patient factors, the jet
nebulizer utilized, and compressor performance.
Using the Pari LC Plus™ nebulizer (with face mask
or mouthpiece) connected to a Pari PRONEB™
compressor, under in vitro conditions, the mean
delivered dose from the mouth piece (% nominal
dose) was approximately 43% of albuterol (1.25
mg strength) and 39% of albuterol (0.63 mg
8. strength) at a mean flow rate of 3.6 L/min. The
mean nebulization time was 15 minutes or less.
Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation
solution) inhalation solution should be
administered from a jet nebulizer at an adequate
flow rate, via a mouthpiece or face mask
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to
treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused
by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease). Albuterol belongs
to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It
works in the airways by opening breathing
passages and relaxing muscles. Controlling
symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time
lost from work or school.
This medication is taken by mouth and does not
work right away. It should not be used for sudden
attacks of breathing trouble. Your doctor may
prescribe a quick-relief inhaler for sudden
shortness of breath/asthma attacks while you are
on this medication. Always have the quick-relief
inhaler with you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist
for more details.
How to use albuterol sulfate oral
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your
doctor, usually 3 or 4 times daily. Dosage is based
on your medical condition and response to
treatment. Adults and children older than 12 years
9. should not take more than 32 milligrams a day.
Children aged 6 to 12 years should not take more
than 24 milligrams a day.
Use this medication regularly to get the most
benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at
the same times each day. Do not increase your
dose or take it more frequently than prescribed.
Learn which of your medications you should use
every day and which you should use if your
breathing suddenly worsens. Ask your doctor what
to do if you have worsening cough shortness of
breath, wheezing, increased sputum,
worsening peak flowmeter readings, increased use
of your quick-relief inhaler, or if your quick-relief
inhaler does not seem to be working well. Learn
when you can self-medicate and when you should
get medical help right away.
10. What Causes Asthma?
The exact cause of asthma isn't known.
Researchers think some genetic and environmental
factors interact to cause asthma, most often early
in life. These factors include:
An inherited tendency to develop allergies,
called atopy (AT-o-pe)
Parents who have asthma
Certain respiratory infections during childhood
Contact with some airborne allergens or
exposure to some viral infections in infancy or
in early childhood when the immune system is
developing
If asthma or atopy runs in your family, exposure to
irritants (for example, tobacco smoke) might make
your airways more reactive to substances in the
air.
Some factors might be more likely to cause asthma
in certain people than in others. Researchers
continue to explore what causes asthma.
11. The Hygiene Hypothesis
One theory researchers have for what causes
asthma is called the hygiene hypothesis. They
believe that our Western lifestyle—with its
emphasis on hygiene and sanitation—has resulted
in changes in our living conditions and an overall
decline in infections in early childhood.
Many young children no longer have the same
types of environmental exposures and infections as
children did in the past. This affects the way that
young children's immune systems develop during
very early childhood, and it may increase their risk
for atopy and asthma. This is especially true for
children who have close family members with one
or both of these conditions.
asth·ma
ˈazmə/
noun
1.1.
a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the
bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.
It usually results from an allergic reaction or other
forms of hypersensitivity.
1.What are the symptoms of asthma?
12. ... Common asthma symptoms include:
Coughing, especially at night
Wheezing
Shortness of breath ...
Common signs and symptoms of asthma include:
Coughing. Coughing from asthma often is worse at
night or early in the morning, making it hard to
sleep.
Wheezing. ...
... Asthma signs and symptoms include:
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness or pain
Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath,
coughing or wheezing ...
ASTHMA FACTS
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lung
airways that causes coughing, chest tightness,
wheezing or shortness of breath.
An estimated 22 million Americans have
asthma; 6.5 million are under 18.
Asthma mortality is 4,000 deaths per year.
Mortality is especially high among Puerto
Ricans and African-Americans. Puerto Ricans
are four times more likely and African
Americans are three times more likely to die of
asthma than Caucasians.
Asthma results in 497,000 hospitalizations and
1.8 million emergency room visits.
13. Asthma is the most common chronic illness in
childhood, accounting for 12.8 million missed
school days each year. It also accounts for 10.1
million lost work days for adults.
The estimated economic cost of asthma is
$19.7 billion annually.
Direct medical expenditures associated with
asthma, including hospital care, physicians’
services and medications, are estimated at
$14.7 billion annually.
Indirect medical expenditures, including lost
work days for adults suffering from asthma or
caring for children with asthma and lost future
earnings from premature deaths associated
with asthma, total $5 billion annually.
Triggers that can initiate an asthma attack
include allergens such as pollen, dust, animal
dander, drugs and food additives, as well as
viral respiratory infections and physical
exertion. Obesity, use of acetaminophen and
exposure to formaldehyde and other volatile
organic substances are identified as new risk
factors for asthma.
Asthma is often hereditary.
Weather conditions such as extremely dry, wet
or windy weather can worsen an asthma
condition.
Effective asthma treatment includes monitoring
the disease with a peak flow meter, identifying
and avoiding allergen triggers, using drug
therapies including bronchodilators and anti-
inflammatory agents, and developing an
emergency plan for severe attacks.
14. There are two types of asthma medications:
long-term control and quick-relief medications.
Long-term control medications are preventive,
taken daily to achieve and maintain control of
asthma symptoms. Quick-relief medications are
used to treat asthma attacks. They relieve
symptoms rapidly and are taken on an as-
needed basis.
One of the most effective medications for
controlling asthma is inhaled corticosteroids,
which are anti-inflammatory medications.
Taken early and as directed, these well-
tolerated and safe medications can improve
asthma control, normalize lung function, and
possibly prevent irreversible injury to lung
airways.
Combination therapy (inhaled corticosteroid
plus a long-acting beta2-agonist) is the
preferred treatment for asthma when inhaled
corticosteroids alone do not control the
disease.
Immunotherapy or allergy vaccinations should
be considered if asthma is triggered by
exposure to unavoidable allergens, if symptoms
occur year-round or during a majority of the
year, or if it is difficult to control symptoms
with medication.
15. Need more information?
Lung Health Information Line: 1-888-
344-LUNG (5864)
info@on.lung.ca
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Asthma No Attacks Hotline
1-866-NO-ATTACKS (1-866-662-8822)
www.noattacks.org
Allergy and Asthma Network *Mothers of
Asthmatics www.aanma.org 1-800-878-4403
American Lung Association 1-800-586-
4872 www.lungusa.org Visit this site to obtain
phone numbers for local chapters.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of
America www.aafa.org 1-800-727-8462, 7
a.m. - midnight
CERTAIN FOODS
Many people find that foods containing the
preservative sulfite can trigger their asthma
symptoms. If you have been suffering from flare-
ups, take a look at what you are eating and
drinking. It may take a while to figure out what
foods—if any—trigger your asthma symptoms.
Tracking the foods you eat and how you react to
them can give you valuable information about
possible food triggers. Some common culprits are:
16. Beer
Wine
Shrimp
Dried fruit
Processed potatoes
COCKROACHES
Many people with asthma are allergic to the dried
droppings and remains of cockroaches.
Keep all food out of your bedroom.
Keep food and garbage in closed containers
(never leave food out).
Use bait or traps to eliminate cockroaches.
If a spray is used to kill roaches, stay out of the
room until the odor goes away.
Moisture causes mold, so getting rid of excess
water in your house or workplace may help get rid
of mold.
Fix leaky faucets, pipes, and other sources of
water.
Clean mold off surfaces with a cleaner that has
bleach in it.
Replace or wash moldy shower curtains.
Open a window or turn on the exhaust fan when
you shower.
Some people are allergic to the dander (the flakes
of skin), dried saliva, or urine that comes from
animals with fur or feathers. Even feathers in a
pillow can cause allergic reactions or asthma
symptoms. Giving up your beloved pet may not be
17. an option, so if your symptoms get worse around
your pet, try the following tips:
Avoid having too many pets; the more pets you
have, the more allergens there will be.
When your pet comes in from outdoors, wipe it
with a damp cloth.
Bathing your dog or cat weekly may cut down on
its dander. (Your cat may prefer a damp-cloth
rubdown.)
Ask someone who doesn't have asthma to do all
pet grooming and bathing outdoors.
Ask someone who doesn't have asthma to
change your cat's litter box.
Don't allow pets in your bedroom.
If possible, make a comfortable home for your
pet outdoors.
POLLEN AND OUTDOOR MOLD
More than half of the approximately 25.7 million
Americans with asthma also have allergies,
including allergies to pollen and outdoor mold. If
you're one of them, allergy season can be tough on
your asthma. And if you have multiple allergies, it
also can be long: tree and flower pollens cause
problems in early spring, grass pollens strike in late
spring and early summer, and weed pollens are
active in late summer. While you can't avoid pollen
entirely, the following tips may help you weather
the seasons:
18. Try to keep your windows closed. A strong wind
may carry pollen right through an open window
into your home.
If possible, stay indoors with your windows
closed during the late morning and afternoon
hours, when ragweed and other pollen and mold-
spore counts are highest.
Heat, humidity, and air pollution can cause your
asthma symptoms to worsen, so if you have air
conditioning, try to keep it on.
Iv’e had this condition
since I was 6 months old.
20. Doctors discovered it when ii
was rushed to the hospital at
the age of 6 months.
At Miami children hospital.
21. My mom was feeding me milk
in the bottle. When suddenly,
it started coming out through
my nose. My mom says it was
as if I was grasping for air. My
mom immediately drove me to