4 symptoms of asthma||Test for asthma||Treatment/Drugs of asthma
Pic from google 4 symptoms of asthma There are many sing and symptoms of asthma butt we will discus only 4 here: 1. Respiration rate increased(normal resp rate is 14…..to...16/min) 2. Intera costal and sub costal recession esp in child.cyanosis may occur in severe cases. 3. chest wull be hyper resonant on percussion. 4. wheeze is heard on auscultation. Note:Between the attacks,patient may be symptoms free and examination may be normal. Tests for asthma i. chest X ray usually normal ii. ABGs(Arterial Blood Gases) iii. pulmonary funcations test e.g FEVI(forced expiratory volume in 1st second)PEFR(peaked expiratory flow rate)etc. Treatment/Drugs of asthma a) General measures: 1)O2 inhalation. 2)Avoid precipirating factors; e.g stop smoking,early treatment of respiratory infection. Avoid beta blockers etc. b) Specific treatment of asfhma; Itdepends on severity os asthma,age of patient and availability of facilities but generally following line is followed: i. O2 inhalatio...

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