Matt is a 9 y/o boy with a 3 year history of asthma. He is
currently using her beta2 agonist inhaler 4 or 5 times a week and
has nocturnal symptoms about twice a month. He is not taking any
other medications. History is otherwise unremarkable. Physical exam
is normal. Spirometry shows FEV1 = 90%. The correct diagnosis is:
a. Severe Persistent Asthma b. Moderate Persistent Asthma c. Mild
Persistent Asthma d. Mild Intermittent Asthma. According to the
STEP approach, how would you treat this patient?
The correct diagnosis is mild persistent asthma because he experiences nocturnal symptoms twice a month and uses SABA(beta 2 agonist) 4 or 5 times a week (do day symptoms are >1/week but <1/day).
To treat this condition, low dose ICS(Inhaled corticosteroid ) should be added to SABA.Low dose ICS should be used regularly while SABA should be used SOS(I.e. when required).
Matt is a 9 y/o boy with a 3 year history of asthma. He is currently using her beta2 agonist inhaler 4 or 5 times a week...
Matt is a 9 y/o boy with a 3year history of asthma. He is currently using her beta2 agonist inhaler 4 or 5 times a week and has nocturnal symptoms about twice a month. He is not taking any other medications. History is otherwise unremarkable. Physical exam is normal. Spirometry shows FEV1 = 90%. The correct diagnosis is: a.Severe Persistent Asthma b.Moderate Persistent Asthma c. Mild Persistent Asthma d. Mild Intermittent Asthma According to the STEP approach, how would you...
Module 6 Case Analysis Data 15-year-old Tommy reports to urgent care with shortness of breath. He was diagnosed with asthma a year and a half ago and was prescribed an albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) every 4- 6 hours as needed. History of Present Illness (HPI) Tommy is currently reporting shortness of breath and chest tightness. He just used his inhaler while sitting in the waiting room. He reports using his inhaler about 3-4 times a week for the past month....