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Asthma: Dr.M.Mehtab Tehseen
Asthma: Dr.M.Mehtab Tehseen
Dr.M.Mehtab Tehseen
LAYOUT
Definition
Precipitants
sign and symptoms
classification of asthma severity
Complications
Dignosis and management guidelines
Differential diagnosis
Treatment
DEFINITION
• A chronic disorder of airways characterized by
is called asthma
PATHOGENESIS
• igE plays a central role in pathogenisis of asthma
• IL-5 is important in eosinophilic inflammation
• specific factors
atopy ( the strongest identifiable fctor )
obesity ( a risk factor )
exposure of patients to inhaled allergens ( eg. house
dust mites (often found in pillows,mattresses,carpets and
drapes),cockroaches,cat dender and seasonal pollens
non specific factors
.exercise
. upper respiratory tract infections . changes in weather
. rhinosinositis . stress
. post nasal drip . stress
. GERD . changes in weather
On the basis of the agents causing asthma
There is
THERE IS
1. INTERMITTENT ASTHMA
2. PERSITENT ASTHMA
PERSISTENT ASTHMA
SYMPTOMS
night time
awakenings
SABA use for
symptom control
intyerference with
normal activity
lung function