ASTHMA ( अस्थमा ): It is defined as hypersensitive reaction of airways. It involves the bronchial tree. The triad includes: · Inflammation · Bronchospasm · Odema Allergic reaction involves immune response (IgE mediated) and an increase in absolute eosinophilic count (AEC). Causative agents: · Dust · Smoke · Preservatives · Coloured food items · Pets · Change in weather Family history plays an important role in predisposition of Asthma. Asthma or allergies run in family Symptoms: · Cough (due to bronchospasm) · Audible wheeze (severe condition) · Breathlessness (Air hunger) · Vomiting Signs: · Wheezing heard with stethoscope · Nasal flaring, chest retractions (severe cases) · Falling blood oxygen saturation · Cyanosis (severe cases) · Silent chest (severe cases) Evaluation of asthma is clinical mostly expect for need of X-ray chest, Allergic profile (IgE and AEC), Spirometrey, ABG (severe
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