Condition: Asthma.
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- Asthma
- Defintion
- Is a COMMON lung condition that causes breathing problems.
- Population Affected.
- 5.4. MILLION people in the U.K have ASTHMA.
- 1 in EVERY 12 ADULTS.
- 1 in EVERY 11 CHILDREN.
- 1 in EVERY 12 ADULTS.
- 5.4. MILLION people in the U.K have ASTHMA.
- Population Affected.
- Is a COMMON lung condition that causes breathing problems.
- Pathology.
- Airway Constriction and resistance..
- Inflammation of Bronchial Tubes.
- Hyper secretion of Mucus
- Inflammation.of the airway.
- Contributing Factors.
- Respiratory Infections.
- Air Pollution.
- Active / Passive Smoking.
- Premature Birth.
- Small size at birth.
- Causal Factors.
- Exposure : Indoor and Outdoor.
- Allergies.
- Pollen.
- Dust.
- Animal hair
- Allergies.
- Exposure : Indoor and Outdoor.
- Symptoms
- Dyspnea
- Wheezing.
- Chest tightness
- Cough.
- Sticky mucoid
- Treatment.
- Reliever Inhalers
- Preventer Inhalers.
- Inhaled Corticosteroid
- Self -Help
- Close Widows
- Eliminate Triggers
- Diganosing
- Physical Examination
- Spirometry Test.
- Blood Test
- X-rays
- pulmonary function test.
- Spirometry Test.
- Physical Examination
- Defintion
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