Asthma Vital Signs

Asthma Vital Signs | Complete Breakdown

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases that affect millions of people around the world. It is important to know about asthma in order to control it, manage it and live a healthy, productive life. In this video Dr William Berger will do a complete breakdown about this condition. Covering signs of an asthma flare up, asthma management tips, developing an asthma action plan and more.

Asthma Vital Signs | Complete Breakdown

0:00 Intro
3:26 What Is Asthma?
5:30 Can Asthma Develop Later In Life?
6:09 Signs Of Asthma Flare Up
6:48 How Common Is Asthma?
11:20 Asthma Management Tips
14:22 What Is An Asthma Action Plan?
16:13 Asthma Action Plan Sample
17:06 Asthma Evaluation
18:21 Asthma Control Test
20:37 Baylor Healthcare System: Rule of Two
22:56 What Is Spirometry?
23:25 Fractional Excel Nitric Oxide Test (FeNO)
27:31 Medication Refills
28:49 Quality of Life With Asthma
30:26 Q&A
52:16 Closing

Asthma is a respiratory disease that affects your lungs and airways. It causes coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Asthma can be life-threatening if not treated properly. We all know how important it is to manage asthma the right way, but did you know that asthma is common among children? More than 6 million children have asthma in the United States. About 90% of those children developed asthma before the age of 6. Asthma is more common in children with allergies, eczema, or hay fever. If you have a child diagnosed with asthma, work with your child's pediatrician to create an Asthma Action Plan. This will help you and your child manage asthma, avoid triggers and prevent symptoms.
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