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RESPIRATORY EMERGENCY - Coggle Diagram
RESPIRATORY EMERGENCY
ASTHMA
DEFINITION.
Asthma is a long-term condition affecting the airways. It involves inflammation and narrowing inside the lungs, which restricts air supply.
CAUSES
Genetic,smoking, Respiratory Infection, Air pollutants, Stress
RISK FACTOR
Food, Cigarette,Genetic Pollution and dust,Infection
SIGN AND SYMPTOM
tightness in the chest,wheezing breathlessness, coughing
COMPLICATION
Pneumothorax, pneumonia,Cardiac arrhythmia,myocardial ischaemia or infarction
INVESTIGATION
Lung function test/ pulmonary function, blood test, sputum test
MANAGEMENT
People with persistent symptoms must take long-term medication daily to control the underlying inflammation and prevent symptoms and exacerbations. Medication is not the only way to control asthma. It is also important to avoid asthma triggers - stimuli that irritate and inflame the airways.
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BRONCHITIS
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SIGN AND SYMPTOM
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Production of mucus (sputum), which can be clear, white, yellowish-gray or green in color — rarely, it may be streaked with blood
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CAUSE
Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses, typically the same viruses that cause colds and flu (influenza). Antibiotics don't kill viruses, so this type of medication isn't useful in most cases of bronchitis.
- The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is cigarette smoking. Air pollution and dust or toxic gases in the environment or workplace also can contribute to the condition.
MANAGEMENT
- antibiotic therapy for recurrent infection
- hydration and fluid intake
- smoker patient should stop smoking
- postural drainage and chest percussion
- respiratory care treatment protocols
DEFINITION
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs.
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