Bronchial Asthma

Bronchial Asthma: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Congenital malformations of the lungs, unspecified. Respiratory system (J00-J99) Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (BIB; bronchoconstriction); common in children; symptoms include dyspnea (shortness of breath), chest tightness, whistling breathing (“wheezing”), or coughing during or after exercise (develop within 15 min of exercise and resolve within 1 h); more than one-third of … Bronchial Asthma: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Bronchial Asthma: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by bronchial asthma: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Bronchiectasis (synonym: bronchiectasis)-permanent irreversible saccular or cylindrical dilatation of the bronchi (medium-sized airways) that may be congenital or acquired; symptoms: chronic cough with “mouthful expectoration” (large-volume triple-layered sputum: foam, mucus, and pus), fatigue, weight loss, … Bronchial Asthma: Complications

Bronchial Asthma: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing) [central cyanosis (blue coloration of skin and mucous membranes/tongue)] Skin and mucous membranes In children: Increase in sagittal thoracic diameter (chest diameter from front to back) with hyperinflation. Thoracic … Bronchial Asthma: Examination

Bronchial Asthma: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count (due toleukocytes/white blood cells) or CRP (C-reactive protein) – for inflammation diagnosis. Differential blood count: determination of absolute eosinophil count [eosinophilia// eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic asthma: supports the diagnosis of bronchial asthma; COPD: usually low, eosinophilia may be present in the exacerbation phase] … Bronchial Asthma: Test and Diagnosis

Bronchial Asthma: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Spirometry (basic examination in the context of pulmonary function diagnostics) – belongs to the initial diagnostics/stage 1 to confirm the diagnosis as well as to monitor the course [bronchial asthma: Evidence of obstruction (narrowing or obstruction of the airways): FEV1 (expiratory one-second capacity or forced expiratory volume) decreased and FEV 1 … Bronchial Asthma: Diagnostic Tests

Bronchial Asthma: Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for the prevention (prophylaxis) of bronchial asthma: Vitamin C Vitamin B6 Magnesium Hesperitin and naringenin In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (macronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of bronchial asthma: Omega-3 fatty acids – … Bronchial Asthma: Micronutrient Therapy

Bronchial Asthma: Prevention

To prevent bronchial asthma, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet High intake of fat, sugar, and salt; high prevalence (disease incidence) of severe bronchial asthma Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see prevention with micronutrients. Consumption of stimulants Tobacco (smoking) A link between smoking and asthma can be demonstrated … Bronchial Asthma: Prevention

Bronchial Asthma: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Typical is the occurrence of the so-called asthma triad, consisting of: Bronchospasm – spasm of the bronchi with associated increase in bronchial musculature. Mucosal swelling with infiltration of so-called eosinophilic granulocytes. Dyscrinia – thickening of the bronchial mucus. Other complaints may include: Dyspnea – shortness of breath, shortness of breath, possibly forcing to sit up … Bronchial Asthma: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Bronchial Asthma: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Asthma is mainly a disease of the bronchi – the airways that connect the trachea to the lungs. The bronchi are surrounded by smooth muscle tissue. Furthermore, the bronchial walls contain mucus-producing glands and cells of the immune system such as mast cells, lymphocytes and eosinophilic granulocytes. When these are activated, … Bronchial Asthma: Causes

Bronchial Asthma: Therapy

General measures Sitting, calming, slow breathing. Severe asthma attack: inpatient treatment; in the emergency ambulance beginning therapy (see below drug therapy). Self-help during an asthma attack Breathing facilitating posture: while doing this, the patient sits down, bends her upper body forward and rests her forearms on her thighs; breathing in and out calmly. Lip brake … Bronchial Asthma: Therapy