Asthma

Asthma

• Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs

Signs and symptoms

• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness or pain
• Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children
• Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
• Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu

Asthma Triggers

• Airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste
• Respiratory infections, such as the common cold
• Physical activity
• Cold air
• Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke
• Certain medications, including beta blockers, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve)
• Strong emotions and stress
• Sulfites and preservatives added to some types of foods and beverages, including shrimp, dried fruit, processed potatoes, beer and wine
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which stomach acids back up into your throat

Management

• Oxygen inhalation
• Inj Furosemide (Lasix) 20mg IV stat
• Salbutamol (Ventolin) Nebulization stat then TDS
• Atem nebulizer stat, then TDS
• Inj Hydrocortisone (Hyzonat) 250mg IV stat
• Inf Moxifloxacin (Mofest) 400mg 1x OD
• Tab MNTK 4mg 1x OD
• Tab Loratidine (Softin) 10mg 1x OD