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Chronic Asthma (Pathophysiology (eosinophils activate inflammatory process…
Chronic Asthma
Pathophysiology
eosinophils activate inflammatory process
increase mucous secretion and bronchospasm narrows airway
Inflammation of airway
increase in vascular permeability
Mucous plugs obstruct airway
Airway remodeling
Clinical Presentation
Cough
Tight feeling in chest
Shortness of breath
Decreased Pulse Oximetry
Epidemiology
6 million children affected
250,000 deaths annually
25 million Americans affected
Diagnosis
PFT's
Review of Symptoms
Physical Assessment
Treatment
Beta Adrenoceptor agonists
Oxygen
Corticosteroids (fluticasone)