Exam
SpO2
what age group tends to get diagnosed of asthma
school age children
Is asthma a restrictive or obstructive respiratory condition
obstructive
what are the main forms of treatment/management of asthma
inhalers
would blood work alone help diagnose asthma
no
what lungs sound would you anticipate hearing from a asthmatic patient
wheezing
what information from the case study might have contributed to the patient asthma from a young age
parents smoking near patient during childhood
is asthma an inhale or exhale issue
exhale
what are the types of inhalers
bronchodilators and corticosteroids
what test determine how effective their pulmonary function is
pulmonary function tests
yes
would you encourage a patient to continue exercising if it triggers their asthma symptoms
yes if their asthma is controlled
where in the lung does asthma symptoms generally take place?
bronchioles
what are the types of bronchodilators
SABA, LABA, SAMA, LAMA
how is a spirometery used and what lung volume is it measuring
TV, FVC, FEV
would you hear wheezing from a patient exhibiting asthma attack symptoms without a stethoscope
yes and no
if a person doesn't exhibit anymore asthma symptoms for a while and have not use their medications since, does that mean they don't' have asthma anymore
i dont know, lets ask Dr. J
what are the three main pathophysiology of a patient exhibiting asthma symptoms
inflammation of the airways, increased mucus production, tightening of the surrounding muscle of the bronchioles.
what is the best form of treatment for a patient with asthma
less triggering environment, medication compliance, healthier lifestyle, proper education regarding condition.
Also, lets ask Dr. J
chest xrays, are they the end all be all test for diagnosis for asthma
no all the test combine could better rule out asthma rather than relying on one test
also, ask Dr. J just in case