1. Respiratory Problems Asthma Anaphylaxis Anxiety

2. What do you do? Figure out what is going on so you can fix the problem!!!

3. S/S of DYSPNEA What are some signs & symptoms of difficulty breathing?

4. Common Respiratory Problems Asthma anaphylaxis anxiety

5. Asthma Affects nearly 10 million Americans 4-5,000 deaths per year

6. Definition of Asthma Reversible airflow obstruction caused by bronchial smooth muscle contraction,

7. Definition of Asthma, ctd Excess mucus secretion resulting in bronchial plugging, and….

8. Definition of Asthma, ctd Inflammatory changes in the bronchial walls.

9. Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Known history of asthma obvious respiratory distress

10. Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Rapid breathing (>30) cough, tightness in chest

11. Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Inability to speak full sentences labored breathing

12. Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Diaphoresis (sweating) pale or cyanotic nails/skin/lips

13. Signs and Symptoms of Asthma “tripod position” audible wheezing prolonged expiratory phase

14. Treatment of Asthma Call 911! Allow patient to stay in most comfortable position have patient use own inhalers if possible

15. Treatment of Asthma Take vital signs and write them down remind patient to keep breathing!

17. Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction causes 400-800 deaths each year

18. Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis Patient may know they are having allergic rxn obvious respiratory distress

19. Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis Tightness in throat and chest audible wheezing on inhale AND exhale

20. Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis Runny nose tearing hives Flushed, red skin swelling

21. Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis May have low BP due to shock

22. Treatment of Anaphylaxis Have patient use inhalers or epipen if possible; benadryl.

24. Hyperventilation Often called an “anxiety attack” or “panic attack” no related deaths

25. “Anxiety Attacks” This patient is very upset, terrified of dying, and has the feeling that it is…..

26. “Anxiety Attacks” Impossible to get enough air into the chest, even though there is really…..

27. “Anxiety Attacks” More air than usual being exchanged. This person has TOO much oxygen!

28. S/S of “Anxiety Attacks” Rapid, deep breathing or gasping for air flushed, red appearance diaphoresis

29. S/S of “Anxiety Attacks” Dizziness rapid heart beat normal or high BP

30. S/S of “Anxiety Attacks” This person will complain of numbness and tingling to fingers and toes!

31. Tx of “Anxiety Attacks” Be careful to take a complete history and not miss something more serious going on.

32. Tx of “Anxiety Attacks” Calm the patient have them slow breathing, in through nose, out through mouth

33. Tx of “Anxiety Attacks” Paper bag (only if you’re 100% sure it’s not something more serious!)