Asthma

1. ASTHMA
OHIO UNIVERSITY
KAYLA A. WAMPLER, RN

2. WHAT IS ASTHMA?
Chronic lung
disease
Inflames and
narrows airway

3. WHO IS AFFECTED BY
ASTHMA?
Primarily
children at a
young age
 Younger boys
over girl children
Can affect all age
populations
 Adult women over
men
Many outgrow
the symptoms
when aging

4. SYMPTOMS OF AN
ASTHMA ATTACK

5. WHAT CAUSES
ASTHMA ATTACKS?

6. WHAT HAPPENS
DURING AN ATTACK?
Airway
becomes
inflamed
Mucus is
released into
the airway
Smooth muscle
tightens
Symptoms
become worse

7. Bronchodilators
Inhaled corticosteroids
Anti-Inflammatories
Oxygen therapy
Follow plan arranged with primary physician
HOW TO TREAT
ASTHMA

8. WHEN TO CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN
 If severe trouble breathing exists
 If current action plan fails
 If the symptoms persist without relief

9. REFERENCES
 What Is Asthma? - NHLBI, NIH. (2014, August 04).
Retrieved November 20, 2016, from
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-
topics/topics/asthma/