Transcript Asthma Health Module 2

Asthma Module 2
Guidelines - Lisa Cicutto
and
Triggers - Ann Burkett
At the completion of this
module you will be able to:
1. List the key points of asthma treatment
2. Why is it important to step up or down asthma
medications.
3. What is the difference between Intermittent
and Persistent Asthma.
4. Why is it important to use evidence based
asthma management.
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hma.html
Guidelines For The
Diagnosis & Management Of Asthma
HealthTeamWorks 2012
www.healthteamworks.org/guidelines/asthma.html
Key Points of Assessment and
Treatment
• 1. Asthma is a variable disease and needs to be
assessed at every visit.
• 2. Use the Assess Asthma Control box to guide
your assessment and make treatment decisions.
• 3. The goal of asthma therapy is to keep the
patient in control as much as possible with the
least amount of medication.
• 4. If at the first visit the patient is not wellcontrolled (see below), begin controller therapy.
Asthma Triggers
Ann Burkett
Irritants
Tobacco Smoke
Dust and Chalk
dustStrong odors
Perfume
Markers
Air
Fresheners
Cleaning
Chemicals
Paint, ect.
Sudden changes
in air temperature
Allergens
Animals with fur or
feathers
Cats
Dogs
Mice
Birds
Pollens
Trees
Grasses
Weeds
Mold
Dust mites
Cockroaches
Other:
 Exercise
Weather
Changes
Illness
GERD
Emotions
/stress
Quest for the Code
Helps students identify
their triggers
(tap to start game)
Avoiding/Reducing Triggers
 Collaboration with parents
 Identify triggers
 Develop strategies for reducing triggers
 Prioritize triggers with child
 Evaluate triggers at each visit
Steps to Reduce Triggers
 Minimize dust by reducing clutter
 Do not allow animals with fur/feathers
 Avoid carpeted floors
 Encourage children not to sit on carpeted floors
 Use HEPA-vacuum cleaners
Steps to Reduce Triggers
Do not block ventilation ducts
Avoid mold growth:
• Reduce the number of plants that need
frequent watering
• Fix moisture problems or water leaks