Chronic Asthma

Chronic Asthma

Pathophysiology
1. Vasodilation
2. Airway obstruction
3. Exposure to irritant
4. Bronchospasm, Vascular congestion,Mucous secretion
5. Immune activation - IgE production
6. Mast cell Degranulation
Diagnosis
1. Forced expiratory volume
2. Arterial blood gas (ABG)
3. History of allergies
Treatment
1. Antiflammatory medication
2. Bronchodilators
3. Oral Corticosteriods
Clinical Presentation
1. Chest Constriction
2. Expiratory wheezing
3. non-productive cough
4. Tachycardia
5. Dyspnea
6. Tachypnea
7. Anxiety
Epidemiology
1. Allergies
2. Young children
3. Respiratory infection
4. Family history of Asthma
5. Occupational Hazards
  1. Chemical irritants
  2. Industrial dust

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