PDF-ASTHMA INHALER TEACHING SCRIPT

1 A Explain why this is important Inhalers are smallpressurized containers that deliver a measured amount of medicine as a mist that is inhaled into the lungs An inhaler should always be used with. The Center for Life Enrichment. Training. Resource: www.mayoclinic.com. What is Asthma?. Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of . د. حسين محمد جمعة . اختصاصي الامراض الباطنة . البورد العربي . كلية طب الموصل . 2010. Learning outcomes. After completing this module you should be able to:. Effective management of continuing symptoms . Dr Duncan Keeley . Key points. Trials of therapy important for diagnosis but you must know the dosages – avoid continuing treatment with higher dose inhaled steroids in children (>400mcg daily of . raise awareness re:. what is asthma. who has asthma. asthma triggers. Signs and symptoms. Treatment . New legislation. 5.4 . million people . have asthma . in the UK. , . 1. . asthma affects . one in five households. By Laura Parker. Learning Objectives. To be able to define Asthma and COPD. To have an understanding of the pathogenesis of each disease and the common causes / risk factors associated. To be able to recognise the presentation of patient with Asthma or COPD. Dr Rickbir Singh Randhawa. FY1. Definition:. Asthma. Chronic inflammatory airway disease characterised by . reversible airway obstruction. , airway hyper-responsiveness and bronchial inflammation. . Three factors contribute to reversible airway narrowing:. th. . ed. ). Pharmacotherapy: Principles and Practice – Chapter 14 (3. nd. . ed. ). Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs – Chapter 22. Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2012. Available from: . Stepwise Approach for Managing Asthma. Symptoms/day. ______________. Sympt. ./night. PEF or FEV1. _____________. PEF. variability. Step1. Mild. Intermittent. ≤2 days/week. _____________. ≤2 night/month. The airway (bronchial tubes) can become swollen and the muscle around the airway tightens. . The result is a narrowed airway. Symptoms. Wheezing. Coughing. Shortness of breath. Chest tightness. Increased rate of breathing. https. ://www.aarc.org/nn19-helping-asthma-allergy-patients/. Module 3 Questions. 1. Using your rescue inhaler (or puffer) every day is:. Usually a bad idea and can be dangerous. Important to keep your asthma under control. Department Of Pharmacy Practice. DEFINITION. Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and . bronchospasm. Amanda Michaud, MMS, PA-C, AE-C. Physician Assistant. Allergy/Clinical Immunology. Family Allergy Consultants. Jacksonville, Florida. Amanda Michaud, MMS, PA-C, AE-C. . has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.. Frances Mortimer, Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. Kathleen Leedham-Green, Imperial College London. Aarti Bansal, GP and founder @GreenerPractice. Session outline. Dr Aarti Bansal will address your questions (keep them coming in the chat!). Aim of Asthma Friendly Schools Project . What is asthma? . When . young people with asthma come into contact with a trigger, the muscles around their airways become tight and the lining of the airways becomes swollen and inflamed. .