Asthma | Clinical Medicine

Ninja Nerds!
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.

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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[LeglessTurtle]

Dude, thank you so much for this video. Its so well done. Im not a medical student or anything like that. I am 32 and I have had asthma my entire life. I just decided tonight to learn as much as I can about my condition. You answered so many questions I have. Also, you gave me the ability to better communicate with my doctor. Thank you so much

[sobi_]

It is like a miracle for students, a shortening of time, and the speed of delivering information in a more than wonderful way, something worthy of gratitude for. Thank you very much, may God grant you success always and forever.

[fatouabbojang]

Thank you so much ninja nerd for always being the best and making med school journey easier.

[corabrowning]

Asthmatic here also retired ICU RN.. brilliant i enjoy your presentations very educational 👍👏👏

[Enizagama]

This is the first Asthma video I came across, and no regrets. Your energy and passion made it so engaging. I had a really bad asthma episode last week. I've had asthma my whole life, but never needed an inhaler until this year. This was so helpful in understanding was happened and how to face it.

[TheBaronMaestro]

Forever the GOAT…Whenever I study a topic and don’t find the video of the topic in your channel I always feel so sad tbh..You are the best there is

[apcalayag]

i hope you sleep well at night knowing there are going to be great future nurses and doctors because of your videos

[MayaCatz]

The treatment for asthma has been updated, the use of SABA monotherapy is no longer recommended, they are now recommending the use of ICS-fomoteral PRN for step one. The use of ICS is to reduce the asthma execrations. As per GINA guidelines.

[alichamberlain]

studying for my family medicine EOR currently and this made studying asthma enjoyable, never thought id say that

[degreesoffreedom]

This rocks. You guys are great at hitting the key info without getting bogged down. The visual representations are mint too. Unironically a much better education on this topic than what I got in my university class.

[iqrajann]

Your lecture was truly amazing and greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

[amahlengobese]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE WHOLE CHAPTER IN 30 MINUTES

[hussamhashmi]

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[drriturajmukesh]

A very very big thank you sir from India you are unbeatable n a miracle for all md medicine students

[ebrahimmohamed]

He makes medicine very clear without diving to those nonsense concepts a way many professors can't do.

[B_hope]

الله يمن عليك بالاسلام لان حرام هذا كله مايصب بميزان حسناتك😢❤

[Sahar]

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[jlov]

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[UsmanGhani-esxx]

I wish these vedios would be made 2 years back when i was doing my residency

[steelrain]

The RT community would love to thank you Sir! Please 🙏 don’t be shy and lecture us more about RT scenarios. Many thanks!