Asthma is a disease characterized by inflammation of the bronchioles and airways that causes recurring symptoms like wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It is caused by infections like colds or allergies that provoke inflammation in the bronchioles. Asthma is classified based on symptom frequency and severity and can be treated with medications like inhaled corticosteroids, oral steroids, and bronchodilators or therapies like chest physiotherapy.

1. ASTHMA
Ana B.
Elena G.
Iván S.
Mónica T.

2. WHAT IS ASTHMA?
 Asthma is a disease caused by
the inflammation of the
bronchioles
and airways, characterized by
varying and recurring
symptoms, including airflow
obstruction and bronchospasm.
Common symptoms
include wheezing, coughing,
chest tightness, and shortness
of breath.

3. WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE ASTHMA?
People have asthma when they have an infection, for
example, when someone has a cold or due to an
allergy. This provokes an inflamation or infection of
the bronchioles.

4. CLASSIFICATION OF SYMPTOMS
Severity Symptom frequency Night time symptoms
Intermittent
≤2/week ≤2/month
Mild persistent >2/week 3–4/month
Moderate persistent Daily >1/week
Severe persistent Continuously Frequent (7×/week)

5. TREATMENTS FOR ASTHMA
 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
 Oral steroids
 Oral bronchodilators: Ventolin
 Inhaled corticosteroids
 Chest physiotherapy may assist in the clearing of
respiratory secretions and improve breathing.

6. TYPES FOR ASTHMA MEDICINE PROVISION
Accuhaler
Turbohaler
Easi-breather
Inhaler
Autohaler clickhaler

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