PPT-DIAGNOSTIC PITFALLS IN PEDIATRIC BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

Ibrahim A Janahi MD FCCP FRCPCH Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar Division Chief Pediatric Pulmomnology Learning points What is asthmaDifferential diagnosis of wheezy chest . Department of pediatrics. Definition. Asthma. is a chronic . disease . involving the respiratory system in which the . airways . occasionally . constrict, become . inflammated. , . and . are . lined with excessive amounts of . Chronic (Obstructive) . Bronchitis . . Emphysema . . Bronchiectasis. . Asthma . Permanent bronchial dilation associated with . suppuration. (pus production). Occurs commonly with . cystic fibrosis. EMS vs Car Asthma Outcomes by Mode of Transportation to a Pediatric ED Emily McFerren, MD Pediatric Emergency Medicine November 13, 2019 Outline Pediatric Asthma “EMS vs Car” study overview Practical applications III. Asthma. chronic inflammatory . disorder of the airways. C. auses recurrent episodes of . wheezing, Dyspnea, chest tightness and cough . particularly at . night . and/or early . in the . morning. Practice Essentials . Shannon . Hogate. MSN, FNP-BC. & . Pamela Jimenez MSN, FNP/PNP-BC. Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. The Burden of Pediatric Asthma . The Scope of Asthma . Most common chronic disease of childhood. Affects more than 7 million children in the United States . Approximately 9% of all US children have asthma . Asthma. . Asthma is a chronic disease characterized . by . hyperresponsive. airways.. . affecting over 25 million patients in the . United States. , and resulting in 2 million emergency room visits and 500,000 . JNMC, AMU. Management of Bronchial Asthma. Introduction. . Asthma is a . chronic inflammatory disorder . of the airways that is . characterized:. clinically. . by. recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night / early morning. . BP=602. Pharmacology III. Asthma. Bronchial asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing and difficulty in breathing due to increased resistance to airflow in the alveoli or small airways. This is caused by the spasm of the bronchial smooth muscles and also due to edema and swelling of bronchial mucous membrane. The viscid sputum causes blockage of small airways. Disorders of Respiratory Function . Classification. . Main disorders of the respiratory system are :. 1. Bronchial asthma. 2. Cough. 3. Allergic rhinitis. 4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (COPD, also called emphysema). 1. .. . An. . 8. . year. old. . boy. . has. . symptoms. . at. . least. . thrice. . a. . week.. . He . . requires . stopping . his . physical . activities . (like . running) . due . to . Two of the recognized causes of emphysema are smoking which incites lung injury and inherited deficiency of α1- antitrypsin; an . antiprotease. enzyme that protects the lung from injury.. Emphysema is thought to result from the breakdown of . Laura Graham . – Cardiorespiratory Consultant Physiotherapist, ACERS Team Lead . Jane Osei-Wusu . – Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Joint Clinical Lead . Jacqui Jarhouvey . – Respiratory Nurse Specialist – Joint Clinical Lead . Download PDF Asthma Free Forever™ eBook by Jerry Ericson - A Program That Help People with Asthma to Reduce Their Symptoms Quickly and Get Rid of This Disease.