1. Based on the information in the case study, which type of asthma is Tegan Smith likely to have suffered?253
“Asthma is a chronic lung disease, which can be controlled but not cured.” National Asthma Council Australia. (2015). The condition results in excessive variation in lung function and a presence of respiratory symptoms, (e.g. wheezing, shortness of breath, cough chest tightness). Asthma “results from complex interactions between an individual's inherited genetic makeup and their interactions with the environment.” (Mustafa, Ramsey & Shiel, 2017). There are several diverse types of asthma that an individual could be diagnosed with. Each type of asthma has different triggers different treatments. Based on the information provided in the case study, the patient Tegan Smith is …show more content…
This type occurs primarily when an allergy sets off an asthma flare-up. (Nelson, J., 2013). This is an accurate diagnosis as Tegan’s mother Christine had a history of allergies and other conditions. therefore, a type of asthma caused by allergic reactions to the environment would be the most appropriate type. Tegan also reported experiencing ‘allergic responses and then started suffering from wheezing, fatigue, cough, stuffy nose, watery eyes, and postnasal drainage.’ While the patient was at Mount Buller Medical Centre it was observed that she rapidly forced expiration and there was inaudible wheezing in few instances. The patient was also discharged from the respiratory ward of the hospital, where clinical nurse Tania Herman explained how to use an MDI and focused on asthma education before the patient and her family were able to leave. Tegan was prescribed medications relating to treating asthma symptoms, these included home nebulizer treatments and a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Another common treatment technique for allergic asthma is for the
“Asthma is a chronic lung disease, which can be controlled but not cured.” National Asthma Council Australia. (2015). The condition results in excessive variation in lung function and a presence of respiratory symptoms, (e.g. wheezing, shortness of breath, cough chest tightness). Asthma “results from complex interactions between an individual's inherited genetic makeup and their interactions with the environment.” (Mustafa, Ramsey & Shiel, 2017). There are several diverse types of asthma that an individual could be diagnosed with. Each type of asthma has different triggers different treatments. Based on the information provided in the case study, the patient Tegan Smith is …show more content…
This type occurs primarily when an allergy sets off an asthma flare-up. (Nelson, J., 2013). This is an accurate diagnosis as Tegan’s mother Christine had a history of allergies and other conditions. therefore, a type of asthma caused by allergic reactions to the environment would be the most appropriate type. Tegan also reported experiencing ‘allergic responses and then started suffering from wheezing, fatigue, cough, stuffy nose, watery eyes, and postnasal drainage.’ While the patient was at Mount Buller Medical Centre it was observed that she rapidly forced expiration and there was inaudible wheezing in few instances. The patient was also discharged from the respiratory ward of the hospital, where clinical nurse Tania Herman explained how to use an MDI and focused on asthma education before the patient and her family were able to leave. Tegan was prescribed medications relating to treating asthma symptoms, these included home nebulizer treatments and a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Another common treatment technique for allergic asthma is for the