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Chronic Asthma (Diagnosis (Pulmonary Function/Spirometry Tests, Physical…
Chronic Asthma
Diagnosis
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Recurrent Episodes of wheezing, dyspnea, cough, or exercise intolerance
Treatment
Long-term control medications (Inhaled corticosteroids, Leukotriene modifiers, long acting beta-agonists
Patient education (action plan, use of peak flow meter, compliance with medications, avoidance of allergens/triggers)
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Pathophysiology
Bronchial mucosa is infiltrated by cells involved in inflammation such as mast cells and eosinophils
Persistent inflammation of these airways and the resulting damage leads to the bronchial constriction and airway obstruction
Cascade of cellular inflammatory events leads to thickening and swelling of the mucosa lining the airways
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References
Hammer, G. G., & McPhee, S. (2014). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine. (7th ed.) New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
Lynn, S. & Kustho-Reese, K. (2015). Understanding asthma pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. American Nurse Today, 10 (7). Retrieved from https://www.americannursetoday.com/understanding-asthma-pathophysiology/