Question

Construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.

Answer 1

Chronic (clinical presentation) (Epidemology → Cough, shortness of breath, → UiS has 4-96% prevelanse wheezing, Hypoxema, + boys are more affected. chest tightness, low spirome- → Austria so New Zealand have highest rates of try, low peak flow - prevalence. ; Diagnosis) →Genetics play significant role in diagnosis Respiratory alkalosis, meFamilaon History, chest x-ray, (Asthma Pathophysiology 'Asthma control Test, Pulse → 100 genes have a role in oxygen level test, 'Exhaled suspe płability of astina. Nitric oxide test. *factors which increases this gene expression is smoking, Treatment air pollution, upper Anti Inflammatory medication. respiratory infection, obesity. + Avoidance of irritants. → Chronic semodeling of the Inhalation of corticosteroids. airway causes as chronic > short -acting beta-agonist. asthma.

Epidemology) (Clinical presentation) It is most prevelant in childhood.. → Cough, wheezing → People with all ages are affected. shortness of breath, * 7-Million childrens are affected. chest tightness, Whistling 25 Million Americans affected. sound during expiration.' (Pathophysiology Diagnosis → Muscle contractions- (Acute T Physical test, Blood gases, → Swollen and sensitive airway. Asthma Imaging; sputum test, → Inflamed airway. Pulmonary function test: → Sensitive immune system due to the exposure of irritants. Treatment → Beta agonist, Oral corticosteroids, Atrovent, Oxygen.