My search took about three weeks. I began my research by doing some background reading in the Encarta online encyclopedia. That site provided a definition of the term asthma, information on how the lungs function, the causes of asthma attacks, and the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Statistics on the number of Americans with the disease were included in the article. Most of the information, including the statistics was supported by the information in the Merck Manual of Medical Information.
From there I did an online search combining the terms asthma and managing in the Google search engine. Of the many sites that were available, I chose to use the American Lung Association’s web site. There the information on asthma was current,
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Davis referred me to an allergy / asthma specialist named Dr. Emma Anders. Since she was going to treat my asthma, I decided to interview her for my paper. I forgot to take her busy schedule into account, and I did not know that she had planned a short vacation during the time I was doing my research. She graciously agreed to meet with me after her office hours one day. Dr. Anders was a great source of information on all aspects of my disease, but the most unique feature of our interview included a demonstration of two instruments, a peak flow meter and a metered-dose inhaler. She also sent home a video on the appropriate use of both pieces of …show more content…
Our librarian showed me how to use the “Browse Topics” feature. This feature allowed me to find the search terms used by Proquest and to narrow my search. I found asthma listed as a search term with 111 subtopics. I narrowed my search by adding the subtopic athletes to one of my searches and allergies to another.
At the public library I searched the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) using asthma as the search term in a subject search. Surprisingly, many of the titles shown in the catalog were checked out. I didn’t want to place any titles from other libraries on hold, so I checked out 1 of the 2 titles on the shelf. The book, Breathe Right Now: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Treating the Most Common Breathing Disorders, was much longer that I had anticipated. Consequently, I read only some of the chapters.
By the end of the third week, I felt I had plenty of information. My original search question remained the same: Can I manage my asthma? I was able to define exactly what it was that I wanted to manage. I ended up narrowing my topic to three areas I had to deal with in order to manage my asthma: medications, sports/exercise, and environmental
Aims: To implement a multi-pronged strategy that (1) educates parents, students, and school staff about asthma and its management, (2) establishes comprehensive asthma screening programs, (3) develops affordable and long-term management strategies for students with asthma, and (4) increases the rigor of school inspections with regards to air quality and other common asthma triggers.
Basile, Maria. "Asthma." The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders. 2nd ed. 2005. Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 Feb. 2011.
Allergies are the one of the main leading causes of asthma. About 90% of children under the age of ten that are infected with asthma have allergies. Around 70% of people under the age of thirty have asthma and 50% of those over thirty. Allergies is likely to be a helping factor to asthma if:
EIA was discovered as early as the first century AD when it was observed by Aretaeus the Cappadocian that "if from running, gymnastic exercises, or any other work, the breathing becomes difficult, it is called Asthma" (Randolph, 1997, p. 54). After that, no further research or emphasis was placed on EIA until 1698 when Sir John Floyer, an asthma sufferer, wrote the Treatise on Asthma in which he reported the first delineation of asthmogenic activities. In 1864 Salter recognized that EIA was exacerbated by cold air, and in 1962 Jones determined the pattern of bronchodilation followed by bronchoconstriction that is characteristic of EIA. Such strokes stimulated additional research, and in 1984 and...
Discuss at least four different methods that can be used to diagnose asthma and the results you would expect to see in Mr. TG’s case.
Pedersen, Soren. “Early Pharmacologic Intervention of Asthma: How Early and What Treatment.” Pedersen and Szefler 213-251.
Asthma is also a serious public health issue because it imposes huge impact not only population but also health care systems. According to recent statistics, each year, 5000 deaths, half million hospitalizations, and two million emergency visits are solely explained by asthma [1]. It is also leading cause of absence from school and work. Economic impact is enormous, too. 11 billion dollars of cost was due to only medications of asthma in 1994 [2], which was later increased up to 14 billion dollars in 2002 [3], and still increasing. Unfortunately, this financial burden of asthma falls disproportionately to some vulnerable subgroups: minorities, and children.
More than 17 million Americans suffer from asthma, with nearly 5 million cases occurring in children under age 18. In the United States, asthma causes nearly 5,500 deaths each year. Asthma occurs in males and females of all ages, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic levels. For reasons not completely understood, asthma is generally more common in poor urban neighborhoods, in cold climates, and in industrialized countries.
Breathing is a vital process for every human. Normal breathing is practically effortless for most people, but those with asthma face a great challenge. During an asthma attack, breathing is hampered, making it difficult or even impossible for air to flow through the lungs. Asthma is an increasingly common problem, and has become the most common chronic childhood disease. At least 17 million Americans suffer from it(1), and although it can be fatal, it is usually not that severe(4). There is no cure for asthma, but with proper care, it can usually be controlled.
Most of you may not think of asthma as a killer disease, yet more that 5,000 Americans die of asthma each year. According to the Mayo Clinic web page, asthma also accounts for more that 400,000 hospital discharges annually. As the number of people with asthma increases, the more likely you are to come in contact with a person who has the disease. As far as I can remember, I have had asthma my whole life. My mother and one of my sisters also have asthma, so I have a first hand experience with it. This morning, I will discuss some interesting facts about asthma, I will specifically focus on what it is, warning signs, symptoms, causes, and the treatments that are used.
Asthma is a disease that currently has no cure and can only be controlled and managed through different treatment methods. If asthma is treated well it can prevent the flare up of symptoms such as coughing, diminish the dependence on quick relief medication, and help to minimize asthma attacks. One of the key factors to successful treatment of asthma is the creation of an asthma action plan with the help of a doctor that outlines medications and other tasks to help control the patient’s asthma ("How Is Asthma Treated and Controlled?"). The amount of treatment changes based on the severity of the asthma when it is first diagnosed and may be the dosage may be increased or decreased depending on how under control the patient’s asthma is. One of the main ways that asthma can be controlled is by becoming aware of the things that trigger attacks. For instance staying away from allergens such as pollen, animal fur, and air pollution can help minimize and manage the symptoms associated with asthma. Also if it is not possible to avoid the allergens that cause a patient’s asthma to flare up, they may need to see an allergist. These health professionals can help diagnosis what may need to be done in other forms of treatment such as allergy shots that can help decrease the severity of the asthma ("How Is Asthma Treated and Controlled?").
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder which causes tightness of the chest, Wheezing and shortness of breath caused by narrowing of the airways. Asthma can be cause by many factors such as surrounding environment, diet/health, pets/animals and it could also be hortatory. Asthma can cause disability in some cases, death and continuous health problems. Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in some is more serve than others by having more frequent asthma attacks. Although there is no cure Asthmas is treatable with medications or using inhalers and nebulizers. There is no test to prove asthma or diagnose it however Doctors use symptoms to diagnose asthma. The airflow can vary when people are unwell with flu like symptoms. It is not fully understood why children develop asthma, although people with asthma often have a family history of asthma, eczema, allergies and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It is estimated that approximately one in ten Australian children have asthma.
The third disease we touched up was Asthma. Asthma is considered to be a chronic inflammatory disease which causes the lungs to experiene high sensitivity, In addition, people who encounter this disease have a great trouble breathing regularly on a daily basis. This disease is not curable, but it is controllable in a sense because people are able to use an inhaler to support themselves in emergency situations. As a group, we learned that asthma is contributed by various factors such as: intense physical activity, airborne allergens, and respiratory system build-up such as suffering from