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ASTHMA

ASTHMA. The participant will be able to Distinguish between normal breathing patterns and signs of asthma Identify and address asthma triggers Effectively use an Asthma Action Plan and Individual Care Plan Demonstrate awareness of asthma treatment methods. OBJECTIVES. NORMAL BREATHING.

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ASTHMA

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  1. ASTHMA

  2. The participant will be able to Distinguish between normal breathing patterns and signs of asthma Identify and address asthma triggers Effectively use an Asthma Action Plan and Individual Care Plan Demonstrate awareness of asthma treatment methods OBJECTIVES

  3. NORMALBREATHING RATE: 18 – 24 breaths per minute NORMAL POSTURE EASY/QUIET

  4. ANATOMY

  5. WHAT IS ASTHMA? A chronic lung condition characterized by difficulty in breathing. Airways become blocked or narrowed Airway Inflammation Photo from Managing Asthma in Ohio Child Care Facilities Bronchoconstriction

  6. EARLY SIGNS OF ASTHMA Cough Wheezing Difficulty Talking Rapid breathing Gasping for Air Restlessness

  7. WARNING SIGNS May come on suddenly or after treatment Seek help immediately if: Struggling to breathe lips or fingernails turn blue or gray retractions

  8. THIS SLIDE WILL BE A PICTURE OF SOMEONE EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS

  9. TRIGGERS Activities, conditions or substances that cause the airways to react and signs of asthma to occur

  10. TRIGGERS Allergens Dust Mites Pets Mold Pollen Pests

  11. TRIGGERS Irritants Tobacco smoke Sprays and Strong Odors Fumes from household products Air pollution

  12. TRIGGERS Others Changes in temperature Illness and infection Exercise Emotions

  13. ASTHMA MANAGEMENT Avoid/Eliminate Triggers X Even if currently symptom-free, lungs are sensitive. X The more often child is exposed to triggers, the more often symptoms will occur. X

  14. ASTHMA MANAGEMENT WATCH FOR EARLY WARNING SIGNS

  15. ASTHMA MANAGEMENT Medications Long-term control (Preventers) Quick Relief (Rescue)

  16. ASTHMA MANAGEMENT Asthma Action (Care) Plan Originates in the medical home Clearly describes steps to take if child is experiencing symptoms Provides guidance to help manage the child’s asthma

  17. From Managing Asthma in Ohio Child Care Facilities

  18. REFERENCES • American Lung Association, www.lungusa.org • Kids Health for Parents, www.kidshealth.org • The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, www.aaaai.org • The Lung Association, www.lung.ca • Ohio Department of Health in Collaboration with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Healthy Child Care Ohio, the Ohio Asthma Coalition and the American Lung Association of Ohio, Managing Asthma in Ohio Child Care Facilities

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