NURSING 2LA2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness, Prostaglandin D2, Mast Cell
15 Jun 2017
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Approximately 10% of the population over 12 years of age: off-reserve aboriginal population affected at a higher rate; about 11. 9% Childhood asthma has increased, but the prevalence of asthma attacks has decreased in 0-11 year olds (51 to 39%) Rates of adult diagnosis are rising significantly. More prevalent in boys and adult women. Highest in atlantic provinces and lowest in bc and the prairie provinces. Prevalence increasing worldwide, but morality rates in canada and other developed nations are declining steadily. Predictable pattern of seasonal exacerbations of asthma. 20-25% of asthma exacerbations in kids aged 2-15 are during. September (back-to-school september epidemic , when they are exposed to more rhinovirus or sensitizing allergens, and increased stress) Young adults 16-49: peak during december ( christmas epidemic : tends to be about 6 days after christmas- kids have brought viruses home from school, influenza exposure.
