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Asthma Online Training Overview
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Training Overview
- What is Asthma?
- 鈥淭riggers鈥� that worsen asthma
- Common signs & symptoms of asthma
- 鈥淎sthma attack鈥�
- Signs & symptoms of an emergency; interventions
- Preventative measures
- Medical management
- Asthma effects on children
Impact of Asthma
Asthma Online Training Slide 2
By ensuring proper medication administration and ensuring preventative measures be taken to minimize episodes of asthma attacks children are better equipped to learn and take part in normal day-to-day activities.
Mild Signs and Symptoms
Asthma Online Training Slide 5
Coughing
Coughing from asthma often is worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard to sleep.
Wheezing
Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound that occurs when one breathes.
Chest tightness
Someone may feel like something is squeezing or sitting on his or her chest.
Shortness of breath
Some people who have asthma say they can鈥檛 catch their breath or they feel out of breath. They feel like they can鈥檛 get air out of their lungs.
What Is Asthma?
Asthma Online Training Slide 3
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes the airways of the lungs to swell up, narrow, and/or fill up with mucous.
It is a chronic ongoing disease that cannot be cured, but it can be managed so that individuals can live long productive lives.
How To Prevent Asthma Attacks
Asthma Online Training Slide 10
Although one can never be too sure when an asthma attack will occur the chance of it occurring can be minimized by taking preventative measures.
In order to prevent an asthma attack: