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Asthma treatment summary

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Reliever inhalers relieve symptoms quickly Preventer inhalers reduce twitchiness in the airways Nebulisers are a mist of medicine breathed in

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What causes asthma?

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Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways. These are the small tubes, called bronchi, which carry air in and out of the lungs. If you have asthma, your bronchi will be more inflamed and sensitive than normal. When you come into contact with something that irritates your lungs, known as a triggers (e.g. dust mites, animal fur, pollen, tobacco smoke, exercise, cold air and chest infections), your airways become narrow, the muscles around them tighten and there is an increase in the production of sticky mucus (phlegm).

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Asthma P.I.E.S.F

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Asthma patient centred approach

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1. Involving the patient in all the decisions regarding their treatment (equal partner) 2. Showing compassion 3. Being treated with dignity and respect 4. Empowered to access further health care services. 5. Feeling more involved in your own care 6. Informed choices and give informed consent. 7. Supporting individual to make health & lifestyle changes to cope with effects 8. Help from care professionals to take responsibility for your own care

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What are the main symptoms of asthma summary?

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Breathlessness Tight chest Wheezing Coughing (especially in the morning and at night)

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Outline the medical interventions which could be used to treat asthma.

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Inhalers - Asthma medicines are usually given by inhalers, which are devices that deliver a drug directly into the airways through your mouth when you breathe in. Two types of Inhalers are used: 1. Reliever inhalers are taken to relieve asthma symptoms quickly. The inhaler usually contains a medicine that works by relaxing the muscles surrounding the narrowed airways. This allows the airways to open wider, making it easier to breathe again. Examples of reliever medicines include salbutamol. A reliever inhaler, also known simply as a reliever. It is often blue. 2. Preventer inhalers work over time to reduce the amount of inflammation and 'twitchiness' in the airways and prevent asthma attacks occurring. You will need to use the preventer inhaler daily for some time before you gain the full benefit. Preventer inhalers are often brown, red or orange. 3. A nebuliser is a machine that creates a mist of medicine, which is then breathed in through a mask or mouthpiece. They are more commonly used to give high doses of reliever medicine in an emergency situation, for example in hospital or a doctor's surgery, but are no more effective than an inhaler and spacer for treating most asthma attacks.

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What is asthma?

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Asthma is a common long-term condition that can cause wheezing, breathlessness. and a cough (especially in the morning & at night).

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Asthma Pathway

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1. Patient will usually make a GP appointment with recurrent respiratory symptoms of o Wheeze o Cough o difficulty breathing o chest tightness 2. GP will assess severity and record results of tests in: o peak expiratory flow (PEF) o symptoms and response to self-treatment o heart and respiratory rates o oxygen saturation rates 3. If asthma is life threatening the patient will be referred immediately to A & E where an oxygen nebuliser will be given and patient observed and monitored. 4.Severe asthma GP will consider admission to A & E (as above) 5.Moderate asthma GP will treat patient at home or in surgery with reliever / preventer inhalers 6. full information about asthma condition given by either hospital or GP and how to control it • involvement in making decisions about your treatment • regular checks to ensure your asthma is under good control and your treatment is right for you (which should be at least once a year) • a written personal asthma action plan agreed with your doctor or nurse It is also important that your GP or pharmacist teaches you how to properly use your inhaler 7.Attend regular check-ups at the asthma clinic for continued monitoring of your asthma

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What are the main symptoms of asthma?

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Feeling breathless (you may gasp for breath) A tight chest, like a band tightening around it Wheezing, which makes a whistling sound when you breathe Coughing, particularly at night and early morning Attacks triggered by exercise or exposure to allergens and other triggers

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