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CHRONIC ASTHMA (Clinical Presentation (Bronchial walls thicker, Fibrous…
CHRONIC ASTHMA
Epidemiology
Children
Familial predisposition
Other allergic conditions
Atopy
Environment
Smoking, primary and secondary
Anxiety
Viral infections
Peaks during Flu season
Female > Male
Pathophysiology
Long term condition
Repeated episodes
Increased stimulation of inflammatory mediators
Airway obstruction
Hyperresponsiveness
Hypoxia
Respiratory failure
Air trapping
Clinical Presentation
Bronchial walls thicker
Fibrous tissue developmen
t
Frequent infections
Atelectatic areas
Mucus plugs
Persistent inflammation
Wheeze
Hypoxia
Bronchospasms
Chest tightness
Coughing
Airway edema
Barrel chest
Diagnosis
Recurrent episodes
Acidosis
Pulmonary function test
Treatment
Corticosteroid inhalers
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Bronchodialator
Glucocorticoids
Relaxation breathing techniques
Avoid triggers
Allergy testing
Cromolyn sodium