Severe Persistent Asthma Case Study
elect either mild, moderate, or severe persistent asthma (p. 918-928). In your initial post:
Despite of the advances in medical therapy, millions of Americans continue to suffer from asthma; a respiratory disorder defined, by chronic inflammation airways and characterized by presence of persistent cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing that commonly occurs after exposure to a stimulus. The severity, of this respiratory ailment varies from patient to patient, and its classification( mild, moderate, severe persistent asthma) is based on the patient's signs and symptoms manifestation as well as the frequency and/or exacerbation events experienced by the patient. Consequently, once a diagnosis has been established, data obtained from the patient's history and diagnostic evaluation is crucial to guide the medical therapy(Woo, & Robinson, 2016).
Describe a patient with your selected asthma. Describe the symptoms the patient would present with. Severe persistent Asthma
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The patient must be made aware of basic facts about his condition, the roles of his medication including the difference between long-term control medications, and short-term quick symptom relief. Moreover, patient education should include methods to control environmental triggers, encouraging the utilization of community resources and when to seek medical care. Lastly, I will recommend a follow up visit in 2 weeks for symptoms re-evaluation and therapy management(Baxley et al., 2007). References:
Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment Guideline. (2015). Kaiser Foundation Health Plan.
Baxley, M., Knoell, D., Blake, K., Sutherland, E., Jones, C., Kelly, H., & Wechsler2, M. (2007). Asthma Pocket Guide For Primary Care. NAEPP/NHLBI.
Woo, T., & Robinson, M. (2016). Pharmacotherapeutics for advance practice nurse prescribers (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Davis
Despite of the advances in medical therapy, millions of Americans continue to suffer from asthma; a respiratory disorder defined, by chronic inflammation airways and characterized by presence of persistent cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing that commonly occurs after exposure to a stimulus. The severity, of this respiratory ailment varies from patient to patient, and its classification( mild, moderate, severe persistent asthma) is based on the patient's signs and symptoms manifestation as well as the frequency and/or exacerbation events experienced by the patient. Consequently, once a diagnosis has been established, data obtained from the patient's history and diagnostic evaluation is crucial to guide the medical therapy(Woo, & Robinson, 2016).
Describe a patient with your selected asthma. Describe the symptoms the patient would present with. Severe persistent Asthma
Mr. Gascon is a pleasant 40 years old, …show more content…
The patient must be made aware of basic facts about his condition, the roles of his medication including the difference between long-term control medications, and short-term quick symptom relief. Moreover, patient education should include methods to control environmental triggers, encouraging the utilization of community resources and when to seek medical care. Lastly, I will recommend a follow up visit in 2 weeks for symptoms re-evaluation and therapy management(Baxley et al., 2007). References:
Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment Guideline. (2015). Kaiser Foundation Health Plan.
Baxley, M., Knoell, D., Blake, K., Sutherland, E., Jones, C., Kelly, H., & Wechsler2, M. (2007). Asthma Pocket Guide For Primary Care. NAEPP/NHLBI.
Woo, T., & Robinson, M. (2016). Pharmacotherapeutics for advance practice nurse prescribers (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Davis