...not think of asthma as a killer disease, yet more that 5,000 Americans die of asthma each year. “According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute web page, asthma also accounts for more that 400,000 hospital discharges annually” (What is Asthma?, 8/24) . As the number of people with asthma increases, the more likely you are to meet a person who has the disease. I have a close and personal relationship with asthma. My ex wife three sons have asthma and they deal with the disease everyday each case a little different. Today, I will discuss some interesting facts about asthma; I will specifically focus on what are asthma, warning signs, symptoms, causes, and the treatments that are used. What is Asthma? Asthma is best described by its technical name: Reversible Obstructive Airway Disease (ROAD). In other words, asthma is a condition in which the airways of the lungs become either narrowed or blocked. The results are usually temporary but they cause shortness of breath, breathing trouble, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. To know what it really feels like to have asthma, I would like everyone to pick up the straw and put it in his or her mouth as if they were using it to drink something. Then, pinch your nose. Try breathing for twenty seconds. A real attack can last up to more than ten minutes and you are only doing it for twenty seconds. Juice, the youngest child, chest would rise so big because he could not breath. Symptoms Asthma symptoms can...
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...Asthma is a lung disease where you're airways contract, bulge and produces excess mucus. This makes breathing challenging and sets off severe coughing. For many other people asthma is just an Irritation and for many others, it’s more serious and prevents them from doing daily tasks and can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks. Asthma can’t be cured, but the symptoms can be contained. The name asthma comes from the Greek word azien, meaning breathing struggles. Asthma was discovered by a Greek physician Hippocrates, the first case of asthma was found in China in 2400 BC. Asthma is caused by many different things for instance, if you have a blood relative (parent or sibling) with asthma there is a chance you might have asthma due to genetics, many allergies cause you to have a higher chance of having asthma such as eczema and hay fever being overweight and smoking also increase your chances of getting asthma because of severe breathing problems and lung pollution even if you don’t smoke secondhand smoking where you inhale smoke because you are often near someone smoking can lead to lung pollution which is a factor of asthma. Many hairsprays and pesticides contain chemicals which if inhaled can fill the lungs with dangerous fumes and toxins and lead to asthma. Cold air is another major factor in asthma because the lungs bulge and contract harder in cold air and over 80% of people with asthma say that when they exercise in the cold air it leads to asthma attacks....
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...Rachel Johnson 10/26/15 “ASTHMA” Introduction Most of you may not think of asthma as a killer disease, yet more that 5,000 Americans die of asthma each year. According to the Mayo Clinic web page, asthma also accounts for more that 400,000 hospital discharges annually. As the number of people with asthma increases, the more likely you are to come in contact with a person who has the disease. As far as I can remember, I have had asthma my whole life. My mother and one of my sisters also have asthma, so I have a first hand experience with it. This morning, I will discuss some interesting facts about asthma, I will specifically focus on what it is, warning signs, symptoms, causes, and the treatments that are used. What it is Asthma is best described by its technical name: Reversible Obstructive Airway Disease (ROAD). In other words, asthma is a condition in which the airways of the lungs become either narrowed or blocked. The results are usually temporary but they cause shortness of breath, breathing trouble, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. To know what it really feels like to have asthma, I would like everyone to pick up the straw that’s on their desk and put it in their mouth as if they were using it to drink something. Then, pinch your nose. Try breathing for twenty seconds. A real attack can last up to more than 10 minutes and you are only doing it for 20 seconds. If we had more time, I would have the class go to a stairwell and have you run up and down and see...
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...Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Asthma is such a common disease. There is no cure for asthma, but most people can control the condition and lead normal, active lives. Different things set off asthma attacks in different people. Smoke from cigarettes or a fire, air pollution, cold air, pollen, animals, house dust, molds, strong smells such as perfume or bus exhaust, wood dust, exercise, industrial chemicals all can trigger an attack. The symptoms of an asthmatic person are cough, sometime a cough that won`t go away is the only symptom of asthma. Asthma symptoms often happen at nigh and in the morning, but they can happen any time. They get worse when you are around your asthma triggers. “During sleep, the airways tend to narrow, which may cause increased airflow resistance. Shortness of breath that gets worse with exercise or activity, Pulling in of the skin between the ribs when breathing intercostal retractions, Wheezing, Usually begins suddenly, Comes in episodes, May go away on its own, May be worse at night or in early morning, Gets worse when breathing in cold air, Gets worse with exercise, Gets worse with heartburn reflux, Gets better when using drugs that open the airways bronchodilators. Asthma affects people differently. Each individual is unique in their degree of reactivity to environmental triggers. This naturally influences the type and dose of medication prescribed...
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...Asthma is a respiratory condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed with mucus making it hard for an individual to breathe. Asthma in some cases can lead to death if not treated properly. According to themayoclinicwebpage.com, more than 5,000 Americans have lost their lives due to asthma. The number of asthma patients continues to grow until this day; it is more than common you will come in contact with someone with the disease. This essay will focus on what asthma is, a few signs of asthma symptoms and how it can be treated. Asthma is a respiratory disease that affects an individual’s breathing. Asthma is the result of the airways of the lungs becoming filled with mucus. The outcomes can be temporary for some but it can cause shortness of breath, trouble breathing, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. Many don’t...
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...Asthma Bronchial asthma; Exercise-induced asthma Last reviewed: July 14, 2010. PubMed Health U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health National Center for Biotechnology Information U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. See also: Pediatric asthma Causes, incidence, and risk factors Asthma is caused by inflammation in the airways. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles surrounding the airways become tight and the lining of the air passages swells. This reduces the amount of air that can pass by. In sensitive people, asthma symptoms can be triggered by breathing in allergy-causing substances (called allergens or triggers). Common asthma triggers include: * Animals (pet hair or dander) * Dust * Changes in weather (most often cold weather) * Chemicals in the air or in food * Exercise * Mold * Pollen * Respiratory infections, such as the common cold * Strong emotions (stress) * Tobacco smoke Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) provoke asthma in some patients. Many people with asthma have a personal or family history of allergies, such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or eczema. Others have no history of allergies. Symptoms Most people with asthma have attacks...
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...drinking water since she is thirsty and SOB. -Establishing safe people she can go to when she has difficulty breathing. Safe people to go to at school are the nurse, yard duties, teachers, or to tell a friend to go get help. Psychosocial: -Patient was walking by herself when she was having shortness of breath -She named classmates who she is friends with -She is close with her brother who is also at the same school Nanda: Ineffective breathing pattern related to exercise manifested by wheezing, SOB, and difficulty breathing. Assessment: -Listened to breath sounds: Slight wheezing. -Patient has an inhaler that she uses regularly at home -Continued to check whether breathing was better, worse, or the same. Nursing Interventions & Teaching: -Called parent to bring the inhaler to school. -Calmed student down, gave her water because she was also thirsty from running and allowed her to rest. -Taught on importance of who to alert if she is having difficulty breathing and what she can do to help breathe easier. Patient: J.A. Age: 10 Grade: 4th CC: “I can’t breathe when I run” Questions I asked: -Can you sit down until you catch your breath? What were you doing that made it hard for you to breathe? How long has it been hard for you to breathe? Do you have asthma? What do you normally do when you can’t breathe? Do you normally take any medications? Do you have any...
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...disorder marked by breathing difficulty caused by temporary narrowing of the bronchi, the airways branching from the trachea to the lungs. Attacks usually are brought on by allergic reaction to ANTIGENS such as grass and tree pollens, mold spores, fungi, animal dander, and certain foods but may also be caused by chemical irritants in the atmosphere or by infections of the respiratory tract. Susceptibility to an asthma attack is based on hyperactivity of the bronchial muscles, which constrict on exposure to one or another of these agents. Episodes of asthma vary widely in severity and may last from a few minutes to several days. They may begin at any age but usually occur in childhood. In children, asthma often is associated with eczema, a skin inflammation that may reflect the tendency of the child to develop hypersensitivity reactions. The attacks usually become less frequent and less severe over the years and disappear in about half of all affected children before adulthood. In one form of asthma, called intrinsic asthma, however, the attacks become less frequent and less severe, but recovery between them is less complete. The bronchi in such patients become chronically narrowed, causing a progressive loss of capacity for physical exertion. The prevalence of asthma is only about 1 or 2 percent worldwide but varies greatly from country to country. In the United States, asthma affects about 6.9 percent of children. Typically, an asthma attack begins within ...
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...Asthma Prof. Dunbar Feb 02 2015 HCS 245/ Introduction to Health and Disease Asthma is a respiratory disorder marked by breathing difficulty caused by temporary narrowing of the bronchi, the airways branching from the trachea to the lungs. Attacks usually are brought on by allergic reaction to ANTIGENS such as grass and tree pollens, mold spores, fungi, animal dander, and certain foods but may also be caused by chemical irritants in the atmosphere or by infections of the respiratory tract. Susceptibility to an asthma attack is based on hyperactivity of the bronchial muscles, which constrict on exposure to one or another of these agents. Episodes of asthma vary widely in severity and may last from a few minutes to several days. They may begin at any age but usually occur in childhood. In children, asthma often is associated with eczema, a skin inflammation that may reflect the tendency of the child to develop hypersensitivity reactions. The attacks usually become less frequent and less severe over the years and disappear in about half of all affected children before adulthood. In one form of asthma, called intrinsic asthma, however, the attacks become less frequent and less severe, but recovery between them is less complete. The bronchi in such patients become chronically narrowed, causing a progressive loss of capacity for physical exertion. The prevalence of asthma is only about 1 or 2 percent worldwide but varies greatly from country to country. In the United States...
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...Non-communicable diseases are very important to know about because anyone could get one, since they can’t be spread. One non-communicable disease is a chronic respiratory disease, Asthma. Asthma is a disease that some people get. It’s a disease where someone’s airways become inflamed and swell up, they produce extra mucus, and it’s harder for them to breath. Asthma is a very common disease amongst people, and there’s more than 3 million cases per year. Asthma is a very important disease to discuss because it can be very dangerous, since it affects someone’s breathing. Asthma can either be a minor condition or it can affect someone’s daily activities. Symptoms of Asthma would be difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing, and even wheezing....
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...am diagnosed with asthma. I developed with these symptoms when I was five years old. I first reacted when I smelled a flower in my graduation I had a difficult time breathing and also associated with coughing and wheezing. I was immediately taken to the doctor and was given fast acting bronchio dilators and then I felt relieved. I was closely evaluated by the physician and Advair was prescribed it helped me with my exertions and I got relieved with frequent asthma attacks. Today I can do all normal activity without any difficulty in breathing and I still do maintain follow up checkups with my physician. Asthma is a disease affecting the airway that transports air to and from the lungs. People who are suffering this disease are usually long lasting or recurrent. The inward walls of asthmatic airways are swollen or inflamed. The inflammation can cause the airway to become narrower which will lead to less air passing through the airways. The inflammation and swelling can also increase your allergic reaction because of the airways being extremely sensitive to this irritation. The symptoms for asthma from narrowing are wheezing (hissing sounds while breathing), chest tightness, breathing problems and coughing. This is usually more common early in the morning and during the night. Asthma can’t be treated but there are medications that can be manageable for asthma. When symptoms are worse than ordinary it’s called an asthma attack or asthma episode. This type of asthma can cause death...
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...Asthma Outline Revised 7/06 I. Introduction A. Introduce yourself B. Purpose of pre and post C. Importance of this training 1. Prevelance 2. Liability 3. Inclusion a. Inclusion i. ADA II. Objectives A. Distinguish between normal breathing patterns and signs of asthma B. Identify and address asthma triggers C. Effectively use an Asthma Action Plan and Individual Care Plan D. Recognize asthma treatment methods III. Normal Breathing A. Anatomy B. Define normal breathing 1. Rate 2. Normal posture 3. Easy/quiet IV. What is asthma? A. Chronic lung condition that results in difficult breathing 1. Lifelong 2. Managed, but not cured B. Airways become blocked 1. inflammation 2. increased mucous 3. muscles tighten C. Activity: Straw simulation V. Signs of Asthma A. Vary from person to person B. Progressive C. Develop suddenly or slowly D. Early signs – what you will see 1. Cough 2. Rapid breathing 3. Gasping for air 4. Wheeze 5. Restlessness 6. Irritability 7. Difficulty talking 8. What young children might say a. I can’t catch my breath b. My chest hurts c. My breath is stuck d. My neck feels funny E. Warning signs…...
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...Asthma Asthma is a respiratory condition that can cause serious problems for an individual. This condition causes difficulties in breathing and can cause the airways to become inflamed and swollen. Some of the more obvious symptoms of asthma include coughing, tightness in the chest area, wheezing and difficulty in breathing. These symptoms often become worse when a person has a cold or flu. Asthma can significantly hinder daily routines and are enhanced with physical activity and exercise. As a result of these conditions, a person may feel tired or even have anxiety attacks. Asthma obviously greatly affects the respiratory system causing difficulties during an asthma attack. The airways can become irritated and inflamed and, in severe cases,...
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...Asthma Disease Outline By Ifeoma Uzoma HCS 245 - Introduction to Health And Disease. December 20th 2010. Dr. Michelle Clemons Introduction: Asthma is a respiratory disease of the lungs that usually obstructs human breathing. Types of Asthma: the classification of asthma is based on severalty or chronicity of the disease. 1. Season A. seasonal asthma B. perennial asthma 2. Allergen A. Atopic or extrinsic asthma. B. Non atopic asthma or intrinsic asthma 3. Trigger A. occupational asthma B. nocturnal asthma C. Exercise induced asthma. The transmission of Asthma. A. Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs. 1. Breathing becomes obstructed 2. Airway constriction 3. Airway inflammation 4. muscles of the chest get strained. 5. Narrowing of the bronchial tubes. B. Asthma cannot be transmitted from person to person. 1. It is not contagious. 2. It is hereditary in nature. 3. It is inherited i.e. from forefathers. 4. It is not a communicable disease. C. Asthma manifest differently in various degrees in patients. 1. some experience it once in a while. 2. Others a have a regular attacks. 3. Coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing sound in breathing accompany. D. Asthma is widespread. 1. Asthma starts from childhood. 2. Asthma may be fatal if not controlled properly. Affected Populations I. Asthma affects all areas of the population II. Number of Asthma cases is consistently rising A. Populations affected...
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...INTRODUCTION • Asthma is a long-term, inflammatory condition that affects the lung, which results to a difficulty of breathing of a person experiencing it (Morris, 2011). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 235 million people worldwide are affected by asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the number of people with asthma increased by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009 and that during this time period, asthma rates rose the most (almost 50 percent) in black children. In 2007, asthma was linked to 3,447 deaths in the United States. (Morris, 2011) Severe asthma is a serious health concern that can lead to respiratory failure. Each year in the United States, as many as 470,000 people seek hospital treatment for asthma-related symptoms and the disease causes about 5000 deaths. Despite its prevalence, experts differ in the definition of the disease. Clinical authorities typically favor a broad, comprehensive definition. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, defines asthma as: "A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways (which causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning) usually associated with widespread but variable airflow obstruction that is often reversible, either spontaneously or with treatment." (Homer SD, 2009) Asthma was recognized...
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