Asthma
what is asthma
inflammation and narrowing of the airways, makes it difficult to breathe
What does MI stand for?
Myocardial Infarction
what does COPD stands for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What is Angina?
Chest pain that occurs when blood doesn’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood
What is a PE?
A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in a lungs artery which is usually caused by a blood clot
signs and symptoms
wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain
What is MI?
Blockage in blood flow to heart
Signs & symptoms
shortness of breath, chest tightness,fatigue
Types of Angina
- Stable
- Unstable
- Vasospastic
Name 2 causes
obesity and cancer
who can get asthma
anybody
Symptoms of MI?
Tightness and pain in chest, fatigue, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, dizziness
Treatment
smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy
Symptoms of Angina?
pressure, squeezing, or tightness in the chest and can spread to the arms, dizziness, fatigue
What are 3 symptoms?
coughing, rapid heart rate, and chest pain
list 3 asthma treatments
Inhaled corticosteroids
Short acting beta agonists
Nebulizer
Treatment for MI?
Angioplasty (Stent) and a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (created new pathways for blood flow)
what can it be caused by
obacco smoking, air pollution, workplace exposure
Treatment of Angina?
physical exercise, weight loss, quitting smoking, Beta blockers, or a stent procedure
Treatment?
blood thinners and surgery
When is it common for symptoms to worsen?
when exercising
Causes of MI?
buildup of plaque that causes a blood clot to block blood flow to heart
Describe what COPD is.
A lung disease that causes airflow obstruction and breathing problems.
Causes of Angina?
high blood pressure
Name 3 ways to prevent this.
Exercising regularly, lose weight if obese, and quit smoking