Tina's second cousin was diagnosed with asthma at age 5. what would be included in your treatment plan? what factors might concern you related to compliance?

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7 January, 16:19

Tina's second cousin was diagnosed with asthma at age 5. what would be included in your treatment plan? what factors might concern you related to compliance?

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Quinn Copeland · Answer 1

Pediatric patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma are treated with the same medications as adults, albeit in dosages based on the weight of the child (usually lower than the adult dose). Pediatric patients usually use a spacer between the inhaler and after a puff, he or she must be instructed to breathe in and out for 10 times. There is an option to use a nebulizer to give the medication but for pediatric patients (they are usually afraid of the nebulizer), this is less effective.

The primary caregiver should also be able to recognize an asthma attack at home or at school. He or she should also be able to know how to operate the inhaler.