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1
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asthma allergens

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pollen, dust mites, animal dander, respiratory infections, aspirin, NSAIDS, particulate exposure (pool or ice skate rink), exposure to cold and exercise

2
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screening for asthma

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wheezing? SOB? symptoms during exercise or in the cold? any patterns? screen in PPE, are you taking any brocnhological tx, difficulty sleeping, can’t catch breaths.

3
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asthma action plan incorporate into

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EAP, if no inhaler refer to EMS, all games should have rescue inhaler

4
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follow up exams should occur

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every 6-12 months

5
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physician exam should include

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exercise challenge test and pulmonary function testing

6
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short acting B2 agonist

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albuterol. inhale 10-15 min before exercise

7
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long acting B2 agonist

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be used prophylactically

8
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how to use an asthma inhaler

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-pt exhales completely
-place inhaler at or slightly in front of lips
slowly inhale while activating the inhaler
hold breath for 10 sec
exhale

9
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non-pharm tx prior to obtaining an inhaler

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nose breathing
limit allergen exposure
air filtration system
adding in proper warm up

10
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Exercise Induced Asthma

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limit sodium

adding fish oil to diet

11
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Controller medications

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used prophylactically
inhaled corticosteroids
long acting inhaled B2 agonist
theophylline
leukotriene modifiers
12
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Rescue (receiver) medications

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Treats Acute Symptoms
rapid acting inhaled b2 agonists
inhaled anticholinergic

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