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This document discusses asthma, including its symptoms and treatments. Asthma is a chronic lung condition characterized by tightening of the bronchial muscles and airway inflammation. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness. It is usually diagnosed based on a discussion of symptoms and physical exam. Rescue medications are inhaled directly into the lungs to provide quick relief from asthma symptoms and work within 5-10 minutes. Controller medications are taken daily to prevent asthma symptoms and reduce airway inflammation. People with asthma should always carry their rescue inhaler with them.

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HE 234- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Asthma presentation (ijames@dwu...) #2
Asthma presentation (ijames@dwu...) #2
In many cases, asthma is diagnosed by discussing symptoms with the doctor and a physical exam.
Asthma presentation (ijames@dwu...) #2
Should be carried at ALL times by ANY person with asthma
Asthma presentation (ijames@dwu...) #2
Asthma presentation (ijames@dwu...) #2
Chronic lung condition Tightening of the muscles surrounding the bronchial passages in the lungs Dyspnea (shortness of breath) Wheezing Chest tightness Occurs when exposed to a trigger Muscles surrounding bronchioles contract and produce excess mucus Airways become red, inflamed (swollen) and narrow Known as rescue, reliever and quick relief medications Inhaled directly to the lungs Begins working immediately, peaks at 5-10 minutes Prevents asthma symptoms from starting Taken daily by people with persistent asthma Brings down inflammation/treats constriction
Asthma presentation (ijames@dwu...) #2
Reference Friedewald Jr., Vincent E., and Friedewald III, Vincent E. "Asthma." Microsoft速 Encarta速 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2008. Microsoft 速 Encarta 速 2009. 息 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. "際際滷share.Net". www.slideshare.net. N.p., 2017. Web. 10 Mar. 2017. "History Of Asthma - Allergy & Asthma Medical Group And Research Center". Allergyandasthma.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 15 Mar. 2017. Anatomy of Asthma. (2008, November 3). Retrieved January 12, 2013, from http://www.humana- military.com/south/bene/health-wellness/AsthmaAnatomy.asp Asthma medication side effects. (2009, December 16). Retrieved 19 January, 2013, from http://asthma.about.com/od/asthmabasics/a/art_MED_SE.htm
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  • 1. HE 234- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • 4. In many cases, asthma is diagnosed by discussing symptoms with the doctor and a physical exam.
  • 6. Should be carried at ALL times by ANY person with asthma
  • 9. Chronic lung condition Tightening of the muscles surrounding the bronchial passages in the lungs Dyspnea (shortness of breath) Wheezing Chest tightness Occurs when exposed to a trigger Muscles surrounding bronchioles contract and produce excess mucus Airways become red, inflamed (swollen) and narrow Known as rescue, reliever and quick relief medications Inhaled directly to the lungs Begins working immediately, peaks at 5-10 minutes Prevents asthma symptoms from starting Taken daily by people with persistent asthma Brings down inflammation/treats constriction
  • 11. Reference Friedewald Jr., Vincent E., and Friedewald III, Vincent E. "Asthma." Microsoft速 Encarta速 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2008. Microsoft 速 Encarta 速 2009. 息 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. "際際滷share.Net". www.slideshare.net. N.p., 2017. Web. 10 Mar. 2017. "History Of Asthma - Allergy & Asthma Medical Group And Research Center". Allergyandasthma.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 15 Mar. 2017. Anatomy of Asthma. (2008, November 3). Retrieved January 12, 2013, from http://www.humana- military.com/south/bene/health-wellness/AsthmaAnatomy.asp Asthma medication side effects. (2009, December 16). Retrieved 19 January, 2013, from http://asthma.about.com/od/asthmabasics/a/art_MED_SE.htm