Risk factors and triggers for asthma attacks
Risk: Atopic diseases, genetics, obesity
Triggers: Environmental mechanisms, mold, infections, inhaled allergens, occupational exposure to chemicals
PFT results for Asthma
Reduced FEV1 and FEV1/FVC, reduced PEF
Maintenance treatment for asthma
Bronchodialators, Anticholinergics (LAMA), inhaled corticosteroids
Acute exacerbation asthma treatment
Duonebs, solumederol, Brovana, Pulmicort, Singulair, Zyrtec