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Asthma

Asthma affects 25 million individuals in the U.S., including 7 million children. This respiratory condition leads to airway constriction, wheezing, and can be life-threatening. Common triggers include allergens such as dust, mold, pollen, pet dander, viruses, exercise, and smoke. Exposure to these triggers can cause severe asthma attacks, resulting in significant breathing difficulties. Effective treatments involve inhalers (like Albuterol and Flovent), nebulizers, and management techniques such as avoiding triggers and monitoring lung capacity. Learn more about asthma and its management.

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Asthma

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  1. Asthma Ms. Carpenter January 9, 2013

  2. Lets Review!!!! What body parts comprise the respiratory system????? • Lungs • Trachea • Bronchioles • Alveoli • Oral cavity • Nasal cavity • Diaphram

  3. Diseases of the Respiratory System Asthma, one of the most common diseases in of the respiratory system affects 25 million individuals in the US, 7million of which are children, causing: • Airway constriction • Wheezing • Can be fatal

  4. What are the triggers of asthma?? • Allergens (Dust, Mold, Pollen, Pet hair/dander) • Viruses • Exercise • Smoke

  5. Asthma Attack • Exposure to triggers can cause asthma attacks, causing severe breathing problems and airway constriction

  6. Asthma Attack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK8nzKzdnIM

  7. How to Treat Asthma • Inhalers (Albuterol, Flovent, Advair) • Nebulizers (Albuterol, epinephrine) • Avoiding triggers • Monitoring lung capacity with a spirometer

  8. Using an Inhaler • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfAvAI6_oCY

  9. Any questions????

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