Asthma 101

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Introduction:

• Introduction.
• What is Asthma?
• Causes of Asthma.
• Prevalence of Asthma.
• Triggers for Asthma.



Signs and Symptoms:

• Common Causes of Asthma.
• Unusual Symptoms in Asthma.
• Early Warning Signs of Asthma.
• Signs of Asthma Worsening.
• Late/Severe Symptoms.




Types of Asthma:


• Types of Asthma.
• Extrinsic Asthma.
• Intrinsic Asthma.
• Mixed Asthma.
• Other Types of Asthma.
• Childhood Asthma.
• Adult-onset Asthma.
• Bronchial Asthma.
• Seasonal Asthma.
• Silent Asthma.
• Nocturnal Asthma.
• Sports Asthma/Exercise-Induced Asthma.
• Cough Variant Asthma.
• Occupational Asthma.
• Allergy Asthma.
• Steroid-resistant Asthma.




Causes of Asthma:


• Causes of Asthma.
• Atopy.
• Respiratory Infections.
• Viral Infections.
• Hygiene.
• Medicines.
• Emotional Factors.
• Sulphites.
• Weather Conditions.
• Indoor Conditions.
• Exercise.
• Food Allergies.




Diagnosis:


• Diagnosis of Asthma.
• How is Asthma Diagnosed?
• Diagnostic Tests in Asthma.
• Peak flow meter.
• Spirometry.
• Complete Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Chest X-Ray.
• Bronchoprovocation Challenge Testing.
• Pulse Oximetry.
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)



Treatment:


• Asthma Treatment.
• Goals of Treatment.
• Self-Care at Home.
• Medical Treatment.




Diet for Asthma Patients:


• Diet for Asthma Patients.
• Vitamins and Minerals for Asthma.



Complications:


• Complications in Asthma Patients.
• Signs of Worsening Asthma.
• Various Complications in Asthma.



Prevention:


• Prevention.
• Prepare an Asthma Plan.
• Identifying Asthma Triggers and Taking Preventive Measures.
• Keep Your Surroundings Clean.
• Taking Your Medicines Correctly and Regularly.




Management:


• Asthma Management.
• Lifestyle Modification.
• Medications.



Types of Asthma Medications:


• Types of Asthma Medication.
• Inhaled Steroids.
• Short Acting Beta Agonists (SABA) such as Albuterol.
• Long Acting Beta Agonists (LABA).
• Leukotriene Modifiers.
• Oral Steroids.
• Anticholinergics.
• Cromolyn Sodium and Nedocromil.
• Combination Asthma Medication.
• Immunomodulators.
• Methylxanthine.



Asthma Glossary:

• Asthma Glossary.
• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• G and H
• I and L
• M and N
• O and P
• S, T and W



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