Asthma and COPD

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What is asthma?
Narrowing of the bronchi due to inflammation and mucus production
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What causes narrowing of the bronchi in asthma?
Mucus production, smooth muscle constriction, inflammation
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What causes asthma?
Genetics, asthma triggers, allergies, infections etc
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What are symptoms of asthma?
SOB, chest pain, wheezing, coughing attacks
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What are the stages of asthma severity?
Mild to moderate, acute severe, life threatening, near fatal
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What are asthma red flags in children?
Reduced GCS, nasal flaring, chest recession, pursing of lips
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What is paediatric assessment triangle?
Appearance (TICLS), breathing (positions, retractions, flaring, gasping), colour (pallor, mottling, cyanosis)
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What is treatment for asthma?
Salbutamol, ipatropium, inhaler, oxygen, hydrocortisone
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What is COPD?
A disorder characterised by airflow obstruction, containing 3 other conditions
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What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
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What are the 3 conditions under COPD?
Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma
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How is COPD different to asthma?
Caused by only environmental factors
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What causes COPD?
Smoking, air pollution, fumes
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What are symptoms of COPD?
Wheezing, shortness of breath, cough with mucus, chest pain
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What is treatment for COPD?
Salbutamol, ipatropium, oxygen,
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