ASTHMAAna B.

Elena G.

Iván S.

Mónica T.

WHAT IS ASTHMA?

Asthma is a disease caused bythe inflammation of the bronchiolesand airways, characterized byvarying and recurring symptoms, including airflow obstruction and bronchospasm.Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE ASTHMA?

People have asthma when they have an infection, for

example, when someone has a cold or due to an

allergy. This provokes an inflamation or infection of

the bronchioles.

CLASSIFICATION OF SYMPTOMS

Severity Symptom frequency Night time symptoms

Intermittent≤2/week ≤2/month

Mild persistent >2/week 3–4/month

Moderate persistent Daily >1/week

Severe persistent Continuously Frequent (7×/week)

TREATMENTS FOR ASTHMA

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Oral steroids

Oral bronchodilators: Ventolin

Inhaled corticosteroids

Chest physiotherapy may assist in the clearing of

respiratory secretions and improve breathing.

TYPES FOR ASTHMA MEDICINE PROVISION

AccuhalerTurbohaler

Easi-breather

InhalerAutohaler clickhaler

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