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Asthma is never automatically diagnosed after a single visit or what not. It is diagnosed after observing certain symptoms over a period of time. There are multiple diseases that are present in a patient that could have Asthma... such as acute bronchitis, pneumonia, or simple symptoms such as prolonged wheezing. There are many tests that a pulmonologist can gather to help determine if the patient has asthma or not. For example, the doctor observes the patient's response to Bronchodilators/corticosterioids. He or she can order pulmonary function test (PFT) to measure how well the lungs are able to take in and exhale air.
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What are the dangers of giving a patient with life threatening asthma Benzodiazepines?
What are the dangers of giving a patient with life threatening asthma Benzodiazepines
Can propranolol be given to patient with asthma and hypertension?
No propranolol can not be given to patient with asthma, because it increase the bronchial resistance by blocking B2 receptors which consistently worsen asthma, which may even trigger a severe asthma attack.
What is cilastazole used for?
cilastazole is used for the asthma patient as a mucolytic agent . chithran.A
What are the nursing responsibilities of mastectomy?
Some nursing responsibilities regarding a patient who has had a mastectomy are to help the patient cope with the diagnosis.Ê Another is to assess the learning needs and readiness before trying to teach the patient, teach the patient proper medication administration, and how to assess their pain.
What has the author Ajay Thapar written?
Ajay Thapar has written: 'Patient education in asthma'
How long could a patient go without an asthmatic pump?
it depends on how bad your asthma is
How does having asthma affect routine measurements?
Asthma malfunctions may affect measurements and observation for the respiratory system by making it difficult to discern a respiratory issue other than asthma. Because asthma has such control over the respiratory system when a patient is in the throws of an asthma attack, malfunctions and other issues can occur and go unnoticed.
When the nurse is assessing a new patient in a clinic which medications would be of most concern?
the patient has severe asthma and requires frequent therapy with oral steroids
Can a asthma patient swim?
Definitely, swimming actually is good for asthmatics as it helps breathing patterns.
How accurate is pulmonary function test for asthma?
Very accurate with proper instruction and good patient effort
What does the air chamber do in a spirometer?
The air chamber in a spirometer serves as a reservoir that captures and measures the volume of air inhaled and exhaled by a patient. As the patient breathes into the spirometer, the movement of air causes the chamber to rise or fall, allowing for the quantification of lung function. This data helps healthcare providers assess respiratory health and diagnose conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Is a post exercise cough, with no other signs or symptoms, enough to be considered asthma?
If the individual has never been diagnosed with asthma then the coughing experienced after working out would not be a sufficient amount of information for a doctor to make a diagnosis of asthma. The physician would suggest the patient keep records of any other time it is hard to breath or hard to catch their breath. Doctor would also provide the patient with information about asthma and other early warning signs.
