Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What is Asthma
A
2
Q
Signs/Symptoms
A
Shortness of Breath
Chest tightness
Wheezing
Coughing
3
Q
Triggers
A
3 avoidable exercise, fumes such as perfume and cold/dry air
3 unavoidable are dust, pollen and mold
4
Q
Medications
A
Puffers, Dual Reliver (Symbicort) and Fostair
5
Q
Devices
A
Nebulizer and Spacer
6
Q
Treatment
A
Sit the person upright
Give four separate puffs of the reliver puffer
Wait four minutes
If does not return to normal then Dial Triple Zero (000)
7
Q
After an Asthma Flare Up
A
Go see a doctor
Relax
Get lots of sleep
Drink lots of fluid
