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Running Head: Living with asthma: Discharge and beyond
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Living with asthma: Discharge and beyond
LIVING WITH ASTHMA: DISCHARGE AND BEYOND
Executive Summary
Asthma is one of the chronic diseases which cause significant problems in
eathing. According to the given case study, the care-seeker Zachy suffers from such condition due to which adequate amount of solution is required. Therefore, Pathophysiology of asthma along with pharmacodynamics of asthma medications has been adequately identified in this study. It has been observed that holistic approach is one of the best processes of treatment; therefore this process along with a nursing plan has been significantly discussed through which Zachy’s health can be improves for the better.
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
LO 1 3
Pathophysiology of asthma 3
LO 2 3
Pharmacodynamics of asthma medications 3
LO 3 4
Required holistic care for paediatric patient 4
Nursing care plan 5
Conclusion 6
References 7
Introduction
Asthma is a chronic disease in pathway of air transport to the lungs due to which a person is unable to properly intake oxygen. According to the given case study, Zachy is care seeker due to his condition of Asthma where he suffered due to his slow
eathing. Therefore, the need for holistic care can be thoroughly understood through which adequate precautions can be taken for improvement of Zachy’s condition.
LO 1
Pathophysiology of asthma
Asthma affects approximately 300 million people all over the world among which 2.7 million people are affected in Australia (Asthmaaustralia.org.au, 2018). It is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder which causes tightness of chest, coughing, wheezing as well as shortness of
eath. There are various pathophysiological factors which result in asthma such as
onchial inflammation, constriction of oxygen in the air pathway. As viewed by Fe
eira et al. (2014), airway capillaries may dilate and leak which in turn might increase secretion causing oedema and impaired mucus clearance. As regarded by Honkoop et al. (2015), asthma can be classified into three aspects such as atopic, nontopic or a combination of both. Atopic asthma is such a condition which begins at childhood due to exposure of specific allergen or specks of dust. IgE response is a core factor which causes inflammatory mediators such as D2, histamine to trigger and result in airway inflammation along with
onchoconstriction (Asthmaaustralia.org.au, 2018). On the other hand, nonatopic asthma usually occurs in adults which mostly occur due to some viral infection.
LO 2
Pharmacodynamics of asthma medications
Asthma can be identified due to various symptoms such as coughing, dyspnea and chest tightness which can continue to worsen if not treated within adequate time. As opined Lam
echt & Hammad (2015), a thorough diagnosis of pulmonary function (PDTs) along with peak expiratory flow (PEF), adequate assessment of asthma can be determined. Treatments of asthma consist of short-term as well as long-term relief. Anti-inflammatory drugs, for instance, inhaled steroids are vital treatments for patients of asthma. According to Villa-Roel et al. (2018), a
onchodilator is an effective inhaler which aids in relaxing muscles around air passenger. Therefore, these inhalers can work as a long-term therapy. Nebulizers can be asserted as another aspect of asthma medication which can be used when a person is having difficulty in using inhalers.
Thus, controller medication is the best for people suffering from asthma. These can be taken multiple times a day and it also helps in controlling swelling or i
itation of airways as well as help in reducing prolonged effects of asthma. Flovent, Pulmicort, Advair are some of the controller medicines which can be adequately utilised in order to reduce effects of asthma. However, as per the view of Haahtela et al. (2017), a holistic approach is one of the rising forms of treatment in the 21st century. This form of treatment utilises natural remedies for curing asthma. It includes integration of certain foods which decrease allergies and enhances immunity system. Other aspects such as
eathing exercises, acupuncture can aid in the process of...