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Chronic Asthma (clinical presentation (low oxygen level, bonchospasm,…
Chronic Asthma
clinical presentation
low oxygen level
bonchospasm
cough
wheezing
chest pain
shortness of breath
Pathophysiology
Increased secretion of mast cells
more mucus production
partial obstruction of the airways
airway inflammation
hyper-responsiveness
Diagnosis
PFT
Chest imaging
ABG
Physical assessment
epidemiology
More seen in the African American population
Approximately 39 million people affected
Age range most affected is 18-24
Seen more in females
Treatment
Oral steroids
Inhaled steroids
IV corticosteroids