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AsthmaAsthma
Luana Cardoso
What is Asthma? Chronic disease of the airways that may
causeWheezingBreathlessnessChest tightnessNighttime or early morning coughing
What is Asthma?
Source: “What You and Your Family Can Do About Asthma” by the Global Initiative For Asthma Created and funded by NIH/NHLBI, 1995
Normal Asthma
Asthma involves inflammation of the airways
Current asthma prevalence
It is higher among.
children than adults.
Asthma morbidity and mortality is higher among.
African Americans than North Americans.
Source: MMWR 2007;56(No. SS-8):1-54
Risk Factors for Developing Asthma
Genetic characteristics Occupational
exposures Environmental
exposures
Treatment
Treatment recommendations based on: Severity Control Responsiveness
Source: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthgdln.pdf
Diagnosing Asthma: Medical History
Symptoms Coughing Wheezing Shortness of breath Chest tightness
Diagnosing Asthma:Spirometry
Test lung function when diagnosing asthma
Medications to Treat Asthma
Medications come in several forms.
Long-term control Quick relief
Medications to Treat Asthma:Long-Term Control
Used to reduce inflammation, relax airway muscles, and improve symptoms and lung function
Medications to Treat Asthma: Quick-Relief
Medications to Treat Asthma: How to Use a Spray Inhaler
The technique to use Spray Inhaler.
Source: “What You and Your Family Can Do About Asthma” by the Global Initiative for Asthma Created and funded by NIH/NHLBI
Medications to Treat Asthma:Nebulizer
Machine produces a mist of the medication
Inhalation
Resources
American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/naepp/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/asthma
Thank you