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Home Care Resources for Clients with Asthma

Home Care Resources for Clients with AsthmaAmerican Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology American Lung Association American Thoracic Society Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Asthma and Indoor Environments (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Asthma: Organizations National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute  

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Asthma: References

References Burke, P. & Lemone, P. (3rd Edition). (2004). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care. New Jersey, USA. Pearson Education, Inc.

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Understanding Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways marked by recurring episodes of wheezing (a whistling noise in the chest during breathing when the airways are narrowed or compressed), breathlessness, coughing, and chest tightness. The extensive airflow obstruction that happens during acute episodes usually resolves either spontaneously or with treatment.

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Asthma: Preventive Measure

Asthma episodes can often be prevented by keeping away from allergens and environmental triggers. Modification of the environment in such a way to control household dust may be useful. Pets may need to be removed from the household. Removing all tobacco smoke in the home is important. Wearing a mask that retains humidity and warm [...]

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Risk Factors for Asthma

A number of precipitating factors can be acknowledged although many clients develop the disease in the absence of risk factors. Childhood Asthma (which may persist to adulthood) most often linked to inhalation of allergens such as pollen, or household dust. Most have a history of other allergies. Heredity Environmental factors, including exposure to air pollution [...]

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Asthma: Prevention and Treatment

Medications are used to prevent and control asthma symptoms, reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations, and reverse airway obstruction. Drugs used for long-term control of asthma are taken daily to maintain control of the disease. The primary drugs in this group are anti-inflammatory agents, long-acting bronchodilators, and leukotriene modifiers. Bronchodilator therapy is needed to [...]

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Clinical Manifestation of Asthma

The onset of symptoms may be either sudden or insidious, and an attack may resolve quickly or continue for hours or days. Clients may experience the following: chest tightness dyspnea (difficulty of breathing) wheezing cough During an attack, tachycardia (rapid heart rate), tachypnea (rapid breathing), and prolonged expiration are common. Diffuse wheezing is heard on [...]

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Asthma Treatments- Self-care at Home

Teaching for home care focuses on promoting the highest level of wellness and preventing and managing acute episodes and exacerbations of the disease. Suggestions for lifestyle changes to avoid specific triggers for asthma attacks, for example: Warm up slowly before exercising in cold weather; wear a special mask or scarf to retain air warmth and [...]

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Asthma – How To Use a Metered Dose Inhaler

Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler Firmly insert a charged metered-dose inhaler canister into the mouthpiece unit. Remove mouthpiece cap. Shake canister vigorously for 3 to 5 seconds. Exhale slowly and completely. Holding the canister upside down, place the mouthpiece in the mouth, closing lips around it, or direct in front of the  mouth. Press and hold [...]

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