1. Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma.
The pathophysiology of Asthma includes inflammation of the airway. The way in which this works is from an irritant which can include dust, pollen, cedar, or cat hair. When a reaction occurs, the airways become inflamed and narrow. The narrowing occurs because once the inflammatory response is triggered by an irritant, histamines, immunoglobulin E antibodies, and leukotrienes are released. Because of this, mucous production occurs. Since the bronchioles are inflamed and narrow, breathing becomes difficult. Wheezing sounds can be heard due to the lack of air being able to easily move in and out of the narrowed bronchioles.

2. Discuss the educational points that should be included when implementing standard education for the asthma patient.
The standard education points when taking care of an asthmatic patient would be the important of recognizing the symptoms of an asthma attack. This is important so the patient would know when to use their inhaler before the situation becomes too severe. The patient should be aware that tightness of the chest, feelings of difficulty breathing, and the sound of wheezes are all indicators of an attack and the need for an inhaler. Another education point would be what can trigger asthma attacks. The patient should be educated on how changes in elevation, weather, cigarette smoke, animals, and exertion of the body can all trigger an asthma attack. The patient should be told to always carry their inhaler with them. Aside from carrying an inhaler, the patient should be educated on how to use their inhaler properly. Rather than assuming the patient knows how to use their inhaler, demonstrating how to is important. The patient should be taught to shake their inhaler, remove the lid, place both lips over the mouth piece of the inhaler, and take one puff after the other, holding each for a few