Asthma Flashcards by Simran Sandhu

Q

signs and symptoms of asthma

A

breathlessness
wheezing
coughing

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Q

how do you medically manage asthma?

A

salbutamol via spacer
- 4 activations

oxygen if O2 <94%

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Q

how does salbutamol work?

A

causes bronchodilation - relaxes smooth muscles in airway
relieves bronchospasm

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