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Chronic Asthma_1
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Mind map of Chronic Asthma
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chronic asthma
asthma
pathophysiology
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amanda.currier
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Acute Asthma Exacerbation
Signs and Symptoms
Shortness of breath
Hyperventilation
Accessory Muscle Use
Wheezing
Hypoxemia
hyperventilation causing respiratory alkalosis
progressive obstruction leading to air trading and a fall in tidal volume resulting in respiratory acidosis
Carbon dioxide retention
Respiratory Acidosis
Characteristics
Associations
Smoke Exposure
Air Pollution Exposure
Recurrent Respiratory infections
Urban Residence
Obesity
GERD
Management
Testing
Arterial Blood gas
Peak Flow Meter
Pulmonary Function Tests
Treatment
Mild Asthma
Short-acting beta-agonists
oral corticosteroids
Persistant Asthma
anti-inflammatory medications
Inhaled Corticosteroids
If not effective use leukotriene antagonists
Severe Asthma
long-acting beta-agonists
Immunotherapy
Monoclonal Antibodies
Prophylaxis
Avoid Allergens and Irritants
Education
Monitoring Peak Flow Meter
Complications
Death
Insomnia
Sick Days
Airway Remodeling
Emergency Room Visits
Hospitalization
Side Effects of long term treatment
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