Asthma | Clinical Medicine

Premium Member Resources: https://www.ninjanerd.org/lecture/asthma 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. Don't forget to show your support below, and become a member on our website — https://ninjanerd.org/membership 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! Retired Ninja Nerd Lectures: https://youtu.be/TPe76uMBRjg https://youtu.be/IyULJpBMS7w https://youtu.be/uQL7AYyBR-Q https://youtu.be/_4XjE10UC3U Ninja Nerd Website | https://ninjanerd.org Ninja Nerd Podcast | https://podcast.ninjanerd.org Ninja Nerd Store | https://merch.ninjanerd.org https://www.instagram.com/ninjanerdlectures/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ninjanerdlectures https://www.facebook.com/NinjaNerdLectures/ https://twitter.com/@NinjaNerdSci https://discord.gg/@TAsV8BGd #ninjanerd #respiratory #asthma