PHAR 200 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Theophylline, Xanthine, Leukotriene
Document Summary
Patient education begins at the time of diagnosis and is tailored to meet individual patient needs. Some components of asthma education involve asthma trigger avoidance, proper administration of inhaled medications, and asthma self-management. Education on identifying and controlling asthma triggers is critical to providing adequate asthma treatment. Exercise is one of the most common precipitants of asthma symptoms. Shortness of breath, wheezing, or chest tightness usually occur during or shortly after vigorous exercise, peak 5 to 10 minutes after stopping the activity, and resolve within 20 to 30 minutes. Warming up prior to exercise and covering the mouth and nose with a scarf or mask during cold weather may prevent exercise-induced asthma. Pretreatment with a saba 5 minutes prior to exercise is the treatment of choice and will protect against bronchospasm for 2 to 3 hours. Regular treatment with an inhaled corticosteroid (ics) also prevents bronchospasm associated with exercise.
