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Chronic Asthma (Diagnosis (chest x-ray, methacholine challenge, family…
Chronic Asthma
Diagnosis
chest x-ray
methacholine challenge
family history
allergy test
medical history
peak flow
physical exam
spirometry
Clinical Presentation
shortness of breath
pale
wheeze on exhale
chest tightness
cough
bronchospasm
hypoxemia
insomnia
Pathophysiology
bronchoconstriction
difficulty breathing
smooth muscles hypertrophy & hyperplasia
airways change
inflammatory process
dendrite cells detect allergen
allergen
Risk Factors
smoking
obesity
allergies
air pollution
genetics
Lifestyle Modifications
lose weight
exercise
smoking ce
prevent mold
cover face cold weather
Epidemology
African American & Puerto Ricans higher rates
women higher rates
occupational exposure
235 million chronic asthma United States
Treatment
theophylline
leukotriene modifiers
long-acting beta agonists
inhaled corticosteriods