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Childhood Asthma (Clinical Signs & Symptoms (Wheezing, Cough,…
Childhood Asthma
Etiology
Genetics
Dust
Pollen
Dander
Pollution
Pathophysiology
Airway becomes exposed to allergen
This causes the airway to be hypersensitive
Hypersensitivity triggers the immune response and inflames the smooth muscle
This causes an obstruction to airflow and may cause airtrapping and atelectasis
Clinical Signs & Symptoms
Wheezing
Cough
Respiratory Distress
SOB at night
Tachypnea
Talks in phrases
Tachycardia
Diagnostic Tests
Documentation with recurrent episodes of airflow obstruction
CBC with elevated eosinophils
Chest X-ray showing hyperinflated lungs
Differential Diagnosis
Bronchiolitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Foreign Body Aspiration
Cystic Fibrosis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Respiratory Management
Inhaled Bronchodilators
Inhaled Corticosteroid
Intubation if asthma is life threatening