Description

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. It is best understood as the clinical result of two linked processes, airway inflammation, and bronchial hyper-reactivity. While bronchial hyper-reactivity is often genetically determined, viral infection may induce asthma. Airway inflammation is often triggered by allergies or viral illness. This course will review signs, symptoms, and treatment of asthma and asthmatic emergencies.

OBJECTIVES:

List the learner objectives in behavioral/measurable outcomes for evaluation.  After completing this activity, the learner will be able to…

·        Describe 3 signs and symptoms of children who present with asthma.

·        Articulate management and treatment of asthma.

·        Describe the Rules of Two®.

·        List 3 types of medication used to treat asthma.

• Explain at least 2 resources for more information for families.