Asthma Presentation
Asthma Presentation
Asthma Presentation
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What is asthma?
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that is characterised by recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.
Lemone and Burke 2000
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www.drugster.info
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http://kidshealth.org/misc/movie/cc/how-asthma-affects.html
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Treatment - medication
Divided primarily into relievers, preventers and symptom controllers. Most asthma medicines are delivered by an inhaler device, although some are available in tablet or liquid form. In hospitals, medication may be given by intravenous infusion.
www.asthmafoundation.org.au
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Treatment - medication
Relievers Fast acting Bronchodilators e.g. Salbutamol, Ventolin
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Treatment - medication
Preventers Make airway less sensitive Reduce redness and swelling, dry up mucus Take time to take full effect Most commonly inhaled corticosteroids e.g. Seretide or Symbicort
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Treatment - medication
Symptom controllers Long-acting relievers which relax airway muscles Prescribed if patient already taking preventers and still have symptoms Can make symptoms worse if taken on their own! Serevent is a symptom controller
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Dietary modification people with diagnosed food allergies should avoid certain foods, however, routine dietary restrictions in people with asthma have not been shown to be beneficial. Some food supplements, such as fish oils may offer benefit in asthma.
www.asthmafoundation.org.au
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Case Study
Mrs Joy 55 years of age Employment : Full time office administration W: 83kgs H: 174cm BMI : ? BP: 132/93 RHR : 83 bpm Fasting Glucose : 5.3 mmol/L Total Cholesterol : 2.3mmol/L Exercise : Tries to go to the gym 3 x a week but find she gets very short of breath. She believes this is due to her low level of fitness and excess weight. She tries to work in her garden regularly , but finds she also gets very out of breath, even with minimal exercise. She also becomes quite congested and sometimes feels a bit faint. Smoker: No Drinking habit: A glass of red wine every night Musculoskeletal : Mrs Joy often gets headaches and lower back pain, particularly after long working days.
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Case Study
Diet : Breakfast : Full cream Greek Yoghurt with honey and mixed seeds. Morning tea: 2 Anzac biscuits and packaged soup Lunch : Subway - usually seafood or meatball sub on wheat bread Afternoon tea: Mixed nuts and dried fruit and a cup of milk with Nesquik Dinner: Seafood (shrimps or prawns) or chicken with frozen veg Desert: Packaged mousse or custard with choc covered macadamia nuts Other : Mrs Joy says she is always tired and lacking energy, even after an early night. She attributes this to stress in particular some strain in her relationship/marriage. Her husband complains of her heavy snoring.
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Case Study
Mrs Joy does not take any medications except her Ventolin inhaler when she absolutely needs it. On further discussion, you find out she does have a history of asthma, which was particularly bad when she was a child, but she reports improvements in this condition since adolescence. She only uses her Ventolin inhaler when she feels extremely out of breath (usually with exercise) and very rarely uses her preventor, only when she had an attack last year. She says this is because she saw an article on Wikipedia about the dangers of regular Ventolin use. She doesn't otherwise believe her asthma is a problem, although admits she has never really known much about it.
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2. What would a health professional consider when developing a care plan for this individual?
Weight management - Exercise program - Dietary assessment Asthma management - Medication - Allergies: diet & environment Pain management
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3. Consider how each discipline within the interprofessional health care team can help the individual to achieve their goals Who can help?
Doctor/Nurse Exercise Physiologist/Physiotherapist Dietitian Clinical Psychologist
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How do we help?
Doctor/Nurse The doctor or nurse will complete a medical history and physical assessment of the client and review medications. A doctor, nurse or pharmacist can provide information about the medication taken and how this should be taken. Health assessments will include pain score and pain management of the lower back and headaches, as well as looking into other health concerns. Provide education about inhaler techniques. Provide education about the specific monitoring of asthma and exploration of triggers.
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How do we help?
Exercise Physiologist/Physiotherapist The aim is to increase fitness and overall strength and treat musculoskeletal tightness and back discomfort. Improving core strength may help. The Physiotherapist can specifically assess posture and work position. Compliance with an individual exercise plan will build confidence, strengthen muscles and help to keep the individual fit and active, enhancing quality of life. Resulting weight loss may aid in reducing symptoms.
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How do we help?
Dietitian The Dietitian will assess the clients diet and make recommendations for weight loss and healthy eating. He or she will also be able to consider possible food allergies or intolerances related to asthma.
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How do we help?
Clinical Psychologist Helps the client to address any barriers or motivational issues surrounding weight loss and exercise. They may also be able to explore any marital problems or other stresses.
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Questions?
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References
LeMone P and Burke K (2000). Medical Surgical Nursing. Critical Thinking in Client Care. 2nd edition. Prentice Hall Health, USA Why asthma makes it hard to breath (2011). Retrieved from: www.achooallergy.com Asthma Foundation (2011). Retrieved from: www.asthmafoundation.org.au KidsHealth (2011) What happens during an asthma flare Up? Retrieved from: http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/asthma_triggers.html What are the asthma triggers (2011). Retrieved from: www.drugster.info MyDr (2009) Asthma treatments. Retrieved from: www.mydr.com.au/asthma/asthma- treatments Images retrieved from: www.drugster.info www.aloeveraibs.com/asthma-treatment www.nlm.nih.gov www.asthmatreatmentreport.com www.news.softpedia.com www.dustmitesbites.com
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