Question

hapter 72 Case Study
Chapter 76 Case Study


John is a 12-year-old who has been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. He has been prescribed cromolyn sodium. You are the nurse working in the clinic and are charged with teaching John and his mother about the diagnosis and his medications. John has the following questions:

1. How can I prevent an asthma attack?



2. Will I still be able to participate in sports with this medication?

Answer 1

Ans) 1) Follow your asthma action plan.
Get vaccinated for influenza and pneumonia.
Identify and avoid asthma triggers.
Monitor your breathing.
Identify and treat attacks early.
Take your medication as prescribed.
Pay attention to increasing quick-relief inhaler use.

2) Yes, to some extent participation in sports is allowed. This is because the medication is more effective when used continually.

- However, it can take up to four weeks for cromolyn sodium to reach its full effect. So you may not see an improvement in symptoms right away. Notify your doctor if your symptoms don't improve within one month of taking the medication.