Category: Asthma

The Blue Angel for Asthma Kids The Blue Angel for Asthma Kids application is an internet-based highly interactive asthma control program. The program helps children monitor their peak expiratory pattern and flow, and control the effects of asthmatic attacks. The program also checks the childrens adherence to inhaled corticosteroid medication. It offers a self management…

Table of Contents Patient Education Use of the Metered Dose Inhaler Use of the Nebulizer References Extant nursing scholarship demonstrates that asthma remains the most common chronic childhood disease and one of the leading causes of childhood morbidity, school absenteeism, parent lost work days, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations not only in the United States…

Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion List of References Introduction The human body is made up of systems that help it to survive by facilitating necessary functions. These systems work together in synergy for the betterment of humans. One such system is the respiratory system. This system is used in the exchange of oxygen and…

Introduction Chronic conditions account for a high proportion of mortality and morbidity in the modern world. Asthma is a chronic condition that has now become a global health issue. The knowledge and management of asthma has however remained a mirage to various stakeholders in the healthcare industry. This is because the pharmacology and management of…

One of the potential triggers of asthma is animals, such as cats and dogs. They can cause an attack of bronchial asthma, namely their fur, saliva, and epidermis. Dust mites are enemies for a person with bronchial asthma; they thrive in mattresses, carpets, upholstered furniture, bedding, clothing, and soft toys (Dharmage et al., 2019). Tobacco…

Summary The title of the research is The Association between Beta-Agonist use and Death from Asthma. This study is based on a type of study called meta-analysis within various case studies. Meta-analysis involves the analysis of previously conducted studies, preferably those that have not been published to avoid publication bias. The authors of the study…

Asthma is a disorder that causes the nasal airways to constrict and swell, as well as generate excess mucus. This results in breathing complications, leading to patients having fits of cough, wheezing while exhaling and being short of breath. In less severe cases, asthma remains at a level of relatively mild discomfort that requires moderate…

Asthma affects approximately 300 million people (Dharmage et al., ). Asthma is a common childhood disease. Common symptoms are wheezing and cough. Patients also experience shortness of breath. Chest tightness and pain are common. Recurrent respiratory infections may signal asthma. Pathophysiology Inflammation determines the degree of severity (Dharmage et al., 2019). Allergic reactions are important…

Dharmage, S. C., Perret, J. L., & Custovic, A. (2019). Epidemiology of asthma in children and adults. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 7, 1-15. Web. This article summarizes the findings from the investigation of the relationship between genetic and environmental determinants in asthmas high-risk groups. The role environmental exposures play in the development of asthma has not…

Table of Contents Introduction Prescription medication for the treatment of Asthma Nonprescription medication for Asthma References Introduction Asthma is an allergic respiratory disease where the airways to the lungs swell preventing inflow and outflow of oxygen. The disease has various symptoms including but not limited to coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest.…