Asthma Function and Role of Asthma

Affects:AdultsChildren

Signs and Syptoms:WheezingShortness of BreathWinded EpisodesChest TightnessEarly morning or nighttime cough

Spirometry

Methacholine

Magnesium

Immunomodulatory Function

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In the United States, there are 15 million affected with

asthma.

In1,000 people, there’s increase of 34% to 49.4%

annually.

Annually, there’s an overall increase of 42%

From 1992 to 1995, Annual Death rate rose to 40%

Annually, 6.2 billion is spent by the national

government.3

CDC, Asthma

National Asthma Education Prevention Program

National Center for Environmental Health

American Lung Association

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Enhance Standards of Care

Improve self-management skills

Asthma education’s importance

Eradicate or diminish asthma stimulus in societies

Keep track of asthma’s prevalence

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Behavioral Risk

Factors

Hyperventilation

Food allergies

Respiratory infections

Stress

Anxiety

Environmental Risk

Factors

Smoke

Pollen

Air Pollution

Animals

Mold

Weeds

Grass

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National LevelAllocating funds for Research, Trending, Program Improvements

State LevelLeadership, Community collaborative undertakings, Development of quality care proposals, Program Improvement and Implementation, Data Reporting, Advisory Care Committees, Management of funds

Local LevelAwareness, Outreach, Resource Recognition, Community Assistance, Program Reporting, Process Improvement, Community partnership, Medical Collaborations

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Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) in cooperation with local governments, academic institutions, health care professionals, and patient congregates:Imparting resourcesProviding evidence-based interventionsRecognizing events like annual festivals: World Asthma Day

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Government Programs Health Objectives

National Asthma Education and Prevention ProgramNational Institute of Allergy & Infectious DiseasesNational Institute of

Environmental Health Sciences

National Library of MedicineU. S. Environmental

Protection Agency

Local Government: - prevention and intervention

management State Government: - environmental effects and its reduction, and education and treatment programsFederal Government:- data collection and analysis, research funding, improved medications, funding state and community programs

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Primary Interventions

1. Regular monitoring of medications

2. Healthy eating habits

3. Managing or controlling colds or infections

4. Avoiding smokes and strong odors

5. Eradicating pollen or molds

Secondary Preventions

1. Recognizing individuals at high risk

2. Research studies on preventive measures

3. Providing education about environmental cleanliness

4. Familiarize on anti-inflammatory medications

Tertiary Preventions

1. Individuals affected should identify triggers and avoid them

2. Identify medications that can stimulate an episode

3. Regular intake of prescribed medications

4. Avoiding cows milk for it induces an episode

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Asthma Remedies

Healthy eating habitsExerciseAlternative Treatments: herbal Prescribed Medications: Long-term and short-termAvoiding Triggers

Effective Prescribed Medications

1. Inhalers

2. Allergy Shots

3. Allergy Medication

4. Steroids

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EffectEffect StrategiesStrategies

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ResourceResource GapsGaps

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NowNow 5 Years Changes5 Years Changes

Function and role of asthma

Asthma Treatments

The Causes, behavior, and environment

Asthma Management

Future for Asthma management

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