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Acute Asthma
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Mind Map on Acute Asthma, created by lisabg333 on 12/04/2014.
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Acute Asthma
Pathophysiology
Individual with asthma has hypertrophied airways with mucus present
exposure to allergen/asthmatic trigger
type I hypersensitivity reaction
bronchospasms, edema, increased mucus secretions
Epidemiology
affects individuals of all ages
ethnic minorities more at risk
prevalence greater in children
Clinical Presentation
wheezing
cough
hypoxia
chest pain/tightness
dyspnea
cyanosis
pulsus paradoxus
anxiety
diaphoresis
Diagnosis
pulse oximetry
ABG
chest auscultation/wheezing
tachycardia and increased respiratory rate
blood esoniphilia
pulmonary functions testing
Treatment
bronchodialators
rescue inhalers
systemic corticosteroids
ipratropium
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