Paediatric Asthma Sumadiono Dept of Pediatric Fac of Medicine UGM Mites in flour.avi
Paediatric Asthma
Sumadiono
Dept of Pediatric
Fac of Medicine UGM
Mites in flour.avi
What is Asthma?
• A chronic inflammatory disorder of the
airways
• It is treatable, but not yet curable
• It is not the same as allergies, but
allergies MAY cause asthma
• Not contagious
• Can be life-threatening!
The Impact of Asthma
Night cough, disturbed nights
Restriction in activity / exercise
Increased school absences
Effect on physical, psychological and social
Asthma Triggers
• Infections (eg colds and
viruses)
• Smoke
• Exercise
• Pollens/moulds
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Asthma Medications
Common Asthma Triggers
Allergens
• Molds
• Dust
• Animals
• Pollen
• Food
• Pests
(cockroaches)
Irritants
• Secondhand
smoke
• Strong odors
• Ozone
• Chemicals/cleaning
compounds
Other asthma triggers
Viral respiratory infections
• colds
• flu
• often worse at night after lying down
Exercise
Changes in weather
• cold air
• wind
• humidity
Other Indoor Triggers:
Household Products
• Vapors from cleaning solvents (non-water based), paint, liquid bleach, mothballs, glue
• Spray deodorants, perfume
• bleach, pesticides, oven cleaners, drain openers, aerosol spray products
Review of Actions to Control
Asthma
• Make sure everyone with asthma has a
Asthma Action Plan
• Be aware of medicines used to treat
asthma and have emergency contact
numbers in case of asthma episodes
• Control the environment to prevent
triggers: dust, pests, mold,
secondhand smoke, strong odors and
cleaning solvents