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| asthma is ______________ disorder |
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Definition
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Definition
| SOB, wheezing, chest tightness, cough |
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Definition
| genetic predisposition to produce excessive IgE when exposed to allergen |
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| during EAR, what med should be used? |
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Definition
inhaled beta2 agonists
cromolyn and nedocromil |
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| during LAR, what med should be used? |
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Definition
glucocorticosteroids
cromolyn + nedocromil
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Definition
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| what med can worsen or aggravate asthma? |
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Definition
| NASAIDs, sulfide drugs, aspirin, beta blockers |
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| how often should asthmatic pt visit doctorz? |
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Definition
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| why is peak flow meter important? |
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Definition
so pt can monitor their progress
so pt can see if they are getting worse |
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| who should use peak flow meter? |
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Definition
pt with moderate to severe symptom, w/ active symptoms, exacerbation
3 readings/day |
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Term
| what are rescue medicaition |
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Definition
rescue inhalers
quick relief, anticholinergics
short-acting beta2 agonists, SABA
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Term
| what are controller medications |
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Definition
long term control
inhaled or systemic corticosteroids
cromolyn/nedocromil
long-acting beta2 agonists |
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