Asthma | Clinical Medicine

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In this lecture, Professor Zach Murphy will discuss Asthma. We will focus on the following main objectives:

1. Introduction to Asthma
- Gain foundational knowledge of asthma as a chronic respiratory disease.

2. Pathophysiology of Asthma
- Understand the underlying mechanisms of asthma, focusing on airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and hyperresponsiveness.
- Learn about different asthma phenotypes, such as allergic, non-allergic, and exercise-induced asthma.

3. Clinical Presentation
- Recognize the cardinal symptoms of asthma, including wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath.
- Explore the variations in clinical presentations across age groups and severities.

4. Diagnostic Criteria and Tools
- Familiarize yourself with the diagnostic criteria based on the latest clinical guidelines, including spirometry and peak flow measurements.
- Explore the utility of bronchoprovocation tests and imaging studies.

5. Management Strategies for Asthma
- Delve into the stepwise approach to asthma management based on the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines.
- Discuss pharmacological interventions, including short-acting and long-acting bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications.

6. Asthma Exacerbations
- Understand the triggers and signs of an asthma exacerbation.
- Learn about the evidence-based management of acute exacerbations, including the role of corticosteroids and hospitalization criteria.

7. Asthma in Special Populations
- Discuss asthma management in special groups such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
- Examine the complications and considerations unique to these populations.

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Table of Contents:
0:00 Lab
0:07 Asthma Introduction
0:38 Pathophysiology
11:28 Complications | Respiratory Failure
20:28 Complications | Pneumothorax
22:29 Diagnostic Approach
27:01 Treatment
31:37 Asthma Exacerbation Treatment
34:22 Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE!

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