Notes in 1. Asthma

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Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Asthma}} {{c1::Wheeze with cough}} {{c1::Shortness of breath}} {{c1::Variability}} {{c1::Response to treatment}} {{c1::Often sta…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Moderate}} Acute Asthma AttackSymptoms: {{c1::Able to speak, complete sentences}} {{c1::HR < 110}} {{c1::RR < 25}} Signs: PEF {{c1…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Severe}} Acute Asthma AttackSymptoms: {{c1::Inability to complete sentences in one breath}} {{c1::HR ≥ 110}} {{c1::RR ≥ 25}} Signs: PEF …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Life Threatening}} Acute Asthma AttackSymptoms: {{c1::Grunting}} {{c1::Impaired consciousness}}, {{c1::confusion}}, {{c1::exhaustion}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Big Sign of Near Fatal Acute Asthma Attack is {{c1::raised PaCO2}} which requires {{c1::Mechanical ventilation}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Asthma is based on {{c1::Wheeze (with and without URTI)}} {{c1::SOB @ Rest}} {{c1::Response to treatment — Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) …
Published	02/10/2024	If Suspecting Asthma OR If Spirometry shows Obstructive picture (FEV1/FVC <70%): following tests:[1] {{c1::Full pulmonary function test (Carbo…
Published	02/10/2024	Approach to Measure Control of Asthma {{c1::Short acting beta agonist/week}} {{c1::Absence school/nursery}} {{c1::Nocturnal symptoms/week}} {{c1::Exer…
Published	02/10/2024	Step 1 of Asthma: {{c1::Trial of ICS for 2 months, if confirmed asthma, start SABA}}
Published	02/10/2024	Step 2 of Asthma: If it's a poorly controlled treatment, i.e., {{c1::B2 agonist > two days a week}} {{c1::symptomatic ≥3 week, or waking one …
Published	02/10/2024	Step 3 of Asthma: {{c1::Very low ICS}} + Children > 5yrs → add {{c1::LABA e.g. Salmeterol}} Children < 5yrs → add {{c1::LTRA e.g. Monteluka…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of {{c2::Mild}} Acute Asthma Attack {{c1::Salbutamol (SABA) via spacer}} {{c1::Oral Prednisolone}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of {{c2::Moderate}} Acute Asthma Attack {{c1::Salbutamol (SABA) and Ipratropium via Nebuliser}} {{c1::Oral Steroids e.g. Prednisolone}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of {{c2::Severe}}—{{c2::Life-Threatening}} Acute Asthma Attack {{c1::IV Salbutamol}} {{c1::IV Aminophylline}} {{c1::IV Magnesium (or Nebuli…
Published	02/10/2024	Hyperinflation is present on a chest x-ray if {{c1::more than 6 ribs are visible anteriorly}} OR {{c1::10 ribs present posteriorly}}
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