PSY BEH 138H Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Family Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy
13 Sep 2017
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Lucy is 10 yr old suffering from asthma, lives a sedentary lifestyle: exercise can trigger asthma attacks however, exercise can also be an excellent treatment. Living a life without physical activity is harmful. Chronic disease involving inflammation of airways into the lungs, called bronchial tubes. Certain triggers can cause swelling and tightening of bronchial tubes and muscles around them. Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and/or chest tightness. Severe attack: inability to speak, restlessness, confusion, sound of grunting, exhaustion, blue skin. More likely to be around certain triggers than boys are (e. g. perfume, hair sprays, etc) Genetic and environmental factors play a role. Heritability estimate: . 62 (~62% due to genetic factors) Tests of lung performance, such as a spirometry. Allergies (including food and pet allergies): exaggerated response of the immune system to foreign substances or allergens. Exposure to cold, dry air or weather changes. Children must be aware of what their body is trying to tell them before an attack ensues.
