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Medical coding CPC training | Asthama

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Medical coding CPC training | Asthama

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  1. Asthma & Allergies

  2. What is Asthma? • Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway, making breathing difficult • Usually reversible, but not yet curable • Can be fatal • Not contagious • Not the same as allergies

  3. Should You Be Concerned? • More than eight million children in the U.S. and 10 to 17 % of children in NC from birth to age 18 have the disease called asthma. • Asthma is a leading reason for school absentism.

  4. Breathing tubes swell up Muscles around these tubes tighten Tubes make large amounts of a thick fluid called mucus What Happens During an Asthma Episode?

  5. Warning Signs of an Asthma Episode • Coughing • Wheezing • Chest tightness • Shortness of Breath

  6. When Having a Severe Asthma Episode • Go to the emergency room right away • Signs of a severe episode • Rescue or inhaler medicine doesn’t help within 15 minutes • Person’s lips or fingernails are blue • Person has trouble walking or talking due to shortness of breath Know more at Medical Coding Training

  7. Asthma Triggers Pollen Dander Mold Dust Secondhand Tobacco Smoke

  8. Other Common Asthma Triggers • Cleaning products like furniture polish or dusting sprays • Personal care products like hair spray or perfume • Flu, Colds

  9. Common Signs of Allergies • Stuffy or runny nose • Itching • A rash For more details Medical Coding Training

  10. Common Allergens Anallergen is something that causes allergy signs orallergic reaction. Many of the asthma triggers can also cause allergic reactions in people who don’t have allergies. Know more at Medical Coding Training

  11. Some Other Common Allergens Foods Medicine Insect Stings and bites Contact allergens

  12. Know your triggers Healthy Housekeeping Keep Down Dust Mites Control Other Pests Pets Check Appliances Smoking Mold Controlling Asthma & Allergies

  13. Thank you

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