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    This document provides information on asthma education for patients. It defines asthma as a chronic respiratory disease caused by allergy that results in reversible airway narrowing and inflammation. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. The document outlines management of asthma through avoiding triggers, using reliever and controller medications, and proper inhaler technique. It describes the steps for using a metered dose inhaler and spacer correctly. The education session should include demonstration and observation of inhaler use along with encouraging patient questions.

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    This document provides information on asthma education for patients. It defines asthma as a chronic respiratory disease caused by allergy that results in reversible airway narrowing and inflammation. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. The document outlines management of asthma through avoiding triggers, using reliever and controller medications, and proper inhaler technique. It describes the steps for using a metered dose inhaler and spacer correctly. The education session should include demonstration and observation of inhaler use along with encouraging patient questions.

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    Family & Community Medicine

    FCMD 613
    Asthma Education

    Done by:
    Waleed Alsarhani
    - Earn your five points:
    1) Greet the parent/caregiver.
    2) Introduce yourself.
    3) Insure privacy.
    4) Get the patient's name and age.
    5) Explain the reason of the interview and gain consent

    What is Asthma?
    Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease induced by allergy with
    o Reversible airway narrowing
    o Airway inflammation
    Symptoms
    o Shortness of breath
    o Wheezing
    o Cough
    o Chest tightness
    Management
    Avoid triggers
    o Pollen/pets
    o House dust mite
    o Exercise
    o Cold air
    o Perfumes
    o Smoking
    o Dust
    Medications
    o Relievers
    Inhaled Sulbutamol (Ventolin)

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    Taken as required
    Side effects: Tremors, palpitations and agitation
    No risk of addiction
    o Controllers
    Inhaled Steroids
    Used every day to prevent and minimize the symptoms
    Side effects: Sore throat, hoarseness and oral thrush (hence rinse mouth
    after use)

    MDI Inhalation Technique


    Recommended for patients > 5 years
    MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler): It is a handheld device that delivers a specific amount of
    medication in aerosol form, rather than as a pill or capsule.

    Check expiration date.


    Remove the inhaler cap.
    Shake the inhaler.
    Hold the inhaler upright with your index finger on the top and thumb on the bottom.
    Breath out fully
    Put the mouthpiece in your mouth, with the lips sealed around the inhaler and press
    canister.
    Start breathing in slowly and immediately press the inhaler button
    Hold your breath for 10 seconds.

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    Wait for 30 seconds until giving the next dose.
    Wipe mouthpiece and cover it.
    Finally, rinse your mouth (Only for inhaled corticosteroids to prevent oral thrush)

    Spacer MDI Inhalation Technique


    Spacers may be used in children, those experiencing side effects from inhaled
    steroids or people having difficulty with inhaler technique. Spacers prevent escaping of
    medications and therefore decrease inhaled steroid side effects i.e. thrush, hoarseness and
    sore throat.

    Technique
    o Check the expiration date.
    o Remove the inhaler cap.
    o Shake the inhaler and insert it into the end of the spacer.
    o Position the spacer in the childs mouth with the lips forming a tight seal.
    o Press down on the inhaler.
    o Ask the child to take a slow deep breath for 10 seconds
    o Wait for 30 seconds between doses.
    o Wait at least for 10 minutes when using two or more types of inhalers.

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    o Finally, clean the mouth of the child with wet cotton. (Only for
    inhaled steroids)

    Looking after the spacer:


    o Should wash spacer with warm water and soap and leave to drip dry before
    using for the first time. (This is done every month)
    o Repeat every month
    o Make sure you don't towel dry as this will change the static in the spacer so it
    won't work as well.
    o Replace the spacer every 6 months to 1 year

    Demonstration & Observation


    Demonstrate it yourself.
    With a different placebo inhaler, ask the patient to demonstrate how they would use
    it.
    Observe the patient and correct any mistakes.
    Get the patient to repeat until they do it correctly.

    Special Notes
    Before explaining the inhalation technique tell the patient why the medication is
    used and what its effect.
    Explain about machine and its parts.
    Tell patients about spacer and its benefits.
    If using 2 types, use dilator first.
    Dont forget to demonstrate and observe.
    Encourage patients to ask questions

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    Arrange for follow up

    References:
    OSCE-aid.com
    Respiratory Block Patient Doctor Hand Book
    OSCEstop.com
    WV Asthma Education and Prevention Program
    Osce-skills
    Patient.co.uk
    Asthma Society of Canada
    WebMD

    Note: This document is a personal effort and is subject to any mistake

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