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30 Σεπ 2022 · Commence patient education with an overview or review of respiratory anatomy and asthma physiology using visual aids. These resources are relevant to asthma generally: NHS – Asthma: An Animation Video, Brochures or posters from Asthma Australia or National Asthma Council, Airway and lung models.
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Definition of Asthma. Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Mast cells, eosinophils, T lymphocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, epithelial cells. Causes variable and recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, cough – especially at night or early morning.
21 Ιουλ 2015 · Asthma is a syndrome characterized by variable and reversible airflow obstruction. It involves chronic inflammation of the lower airways. Various risk factors and triggers can cause an immune response involving mast cell activation and release of inflammatory mediators like histamine and leukotrienes.
24 Ιουν 2023 · Asthma is most likely transmitted by multiple genes, with some variation of locus heterogeneity and polygenic inheritance leading to asthma expression being multifaceted. Atopy or IgE antibodies attack specific antigens or pollutants, which can contribute to the disease.
This section presents a definition of asthma, a description of the processes on which that definition is based—the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of asthma, and the natural history of asthma. Asthma is a common chronic disorder of the airways that involves a complex interaction of airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and an ...
Asthma involves many patho - physiologic factors, including bronchiolar inflammation with airway constriction and resist-ance that manifests as epi-sodes of coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Asthma can affect the tra - chea, bronchi, and bronchi-oles. Inflammation can exist even though obvious signs and symptoms of asthma may not al ...
In this chapter, we will briefly explore some major theories of asthma pathogenesis, both new and old. We will also explore how understanding the pathophysiology of asthma can help us to understand the symptoms and presentation of asthma, as well as the best strategies for diagnosing this disease.
