Recognizing the Signs of Asthma By: Carlos Guerrero, RRT Treatment Options ASTHMA IS A CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE that involves the narrowing of the small airways. The ainway inflammation can cause The treatment of asthma will vary across al age groups. Adults and children must consult with their primary care provider. Based on your history, the provider will develop an asthma action mucus production and make breathing more difficult. The goal of asthma management is to maintain a high quality of ife and to continue plan that describes when and how to use your current activities while knowing your imitations. Recognizing activity imitations accomplishes preventing severe opisodes while recogrizing the signs and symptoms, identlying your triggers, and property using medication to treat asthma. NORMAL ASTHMA inhalers, what to do when asthma gets worse, and when to seck emergency care. Typically, adults and adolescents are prescribed a handheld inhaler such as albuterol. A plastic chamber device should be used in conjunction with the inhaler to maximize the medication's Signs and Symptoms effectiveness and dose. It's also essential that the healthcare provider educates you on the The classic symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing. difference between a quick-acting inhaler such as albuterol and a maintenance inhaler. and cough. However, the absence of wheezing does not exclude asthma, and a cough can sometimes be the only manifestation of asthma in Children under six years of age may be prescribed a nebulizer machine with a mask or mouthpiece. Parents will then have to instill the liquid vial medication into the aerosol cup children and adults. Airway inflammation can be further triggered by allergens, specific occupational and and monitor the child during the treatment As chidren get older, they should be coached to environmental exposures, cigarette or e-cigarette use a handheld inhaler. In addition, school-aged children should keep a fastacting handheld inhaler with their school nursing office and another one at home. In some school systems, smoke, dust mites, animal dander. cold air, humid indoor environments, stress, or sufitos found in foods. Adults should ask themselves and observe in children can always keep their handheid fast- acting inhalers with them. their children if they've had these signs and symptoms: A sudden, severe episode or recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath? HELP IS HERE Colds that go to the chest or tako more than ten days to resolve? If you suspect you or a family member may have asthma, contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment. · Coughing or shortness of breath during a specific time of the year? Coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath when exposed to animals, tobacco smoke, or fragrances? If you would like help finding a primary care provider at Marion General Hospital, call 765-660-6444. Symptoms of heartbum or awaken with an acid taste in the back of the throat? · Does the wheezing. coughing, or shortness of breath awakens you at night, early in the moming, or with physical activity. Does my child avoid physical or social activities for tear of embarrassment due to the shortness of breath? Does my infant or child have difficulty eating? Dol have a family history of asthma? www.mgh.net MGH health BEAT Cancer Recognizing the Signs of Asthma By: Carlos Guerrero, RRT Treatment Options ASTHMA IS A CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE that involves the narrowing of the small airways. The ainway inflammation can cause The treatment of asthma will vary across al age groups. Adults and children must consult with their primary care provider. Based on your history, the provider will develop an asthma action mucus production and make breathing more difficult. The goal of asthma management is to maintain a high quality of ife and to continue plan that describes when and how to use your current activities while knowing your imitations. Recognizing activity imitations accomplishes preventing severe opisodes while recogrizing the signs and symptoms, identlying your triggers, and property using medication to treat asthma. NORMAL ASTHMA inhalers, what to do when asthma gets worse, and when to seck emergency care. Typically, adults and adolescents are prescribed a handheld inhaler such as albuterol. A plastic chamber device should be used in conjunction with the inhaler to maximize the medication's Signs and Symptoms effectiveness and dose. It's also essential that the healthcare provider educates you on the The classic symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing. difference between a quick-acting inhaler such as albuterol and a maintenance inhaler. and cough. However, the absence of wheezing does not exclude asthma, and a cough can sometimes be the only manifestation of asthma in Children under six years of age may be prescribed a nebulizer machine with a mask or mouthpiece. Parents will then have to instill the liquid vial medication into the aerosol cup children and adults. Airway inflammation can be further triggered by allergens, specific occupational and and monitor the child during the treatment As chidren get older, they should be coached to environmental exposures, cigarette or e-cigarette use a handheld inhaler. In addition, school-aged children should keep a fastacting handheld inhaler with their school nursing office and another one at home. In some school systems, smoke, dust mites, animal dander. cold air, humid indoor environments, stress, or sufitos found in foods. Adults should ask themselves and observe in children can always keep their handheid fast- acting inhalers with them. their children if they've had these signs and symptoms: A sudden, severe episode or recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath? HELP IS HERE Colds that go to the chest or tako more than ten days to resolve? If you suspect you or a family member may have asthma, contact your primary care provider to schedule an appointment. · Coughing or shortness of breath during a specific time of the year? Coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath when exposed to animals, tobacco smoke, or fragrances? If you would like help finding a primary care provider at Marion General Hospital, call 765-660-6444. Symptoms of heartbum or awaken with an acid taste in the back of the throat? · Does the wheezing. coughing, or shortness of breath awakens you at night, early in the moming, or with physical activity. Does my child avoid physical or social activities for tear of embarrassment due to the shortness of breath? Does my infant or child have difficulty eating? Dol have a family history of asthma? www.mgh.net MGH health BEAT Cancer