Asthma and COPD 0.0 / 5 ? MedicineMedicineUniversityAll boards Created by: livCreated on: 21-10-21 10:36 What is asthma? Narrowing of the bronchi due to inflammation and mucus production 1 of 15 What causes narrowing of the bronchi in asthma? Mucus production, smooth muscle constriction, inflammation 2 of 15 What causes asthma? Genetics, asthma triggers, allergies, infections etc 3 of 15 What are symptoms of asthma? SOB, chest pain, wheezing, coughing attacks 4 of 15 What are the stages of asthma severity? Mild to moderate, acute severe, life threatening, near fatal 5 of 15 What are asthma red flags in children? Reduced GCS, nasal flaring, chest recession, pursing of lips 6 of 15 What is paediatric assessment triangle? Appearance (TICLS), breathing (positions, retractions, flaring, gasping), colour (pallor, mottling, cyanosis) 7 of 15 What is treatment for asthma? Salbutamol, ipatropium, inhaler, oxygen, hydrocortisone 8 of 15 What is COPD? A disorder characterised by airflow obstruction, containing 3 other conditions 9 of 15 What does COPD stand for? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder 10 of 15 What are the 3 conditions under COPD? Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma 11 of 15 How is COPD different to asthma? Caused by only environmental factors 12 of 15 What causes COPD? Smoking, air pollution, fumes 13 of 15 What are symptoms of COPD? Wheezing, shortness of breath, cough with mucus, chest pain 14 of 15 What is treatment for COPD? Salbutamol, ipatropium, oxygen, 15 of 15
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