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Chronic Asthma (Treatment (Action Plan that includes what to do depending…
Chronic Asthma
Treatment
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Controller medications: long-acting beta 2-agonists, inhaled corticosteroids (dosed according to severity)
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Pathophysiology
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Mast cell degranulation leads to vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, bronchial smooth muscle constriction, and increased mucous production
Chronic inflammation and damage for eosinophils leads to scarring and remodeling of the tissues of the airway
Remodeling becomes irreversible with thickened basement membrane and permanent narrowing of the airway
Diagnosis
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Recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, and dyspnea
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