1
Q
What is asthma?
A
An obstructive disease of the respiratory system. Causes attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs.
Usually connected to allergic reaction.
2
Q
Causes of asthma include…
A
- Cold or dry air
- Exercise
- Smoking
- Allergens
- Infections
- Emotional responses
3
Q
What are some signs and symptoms of asthma?
A
- Breathlessness
- Wheezing
- Cough
- Thick sputum
- Tightness in the chest
4
Q
What mode of feeding is recommended for preventing asthma?
A
Breastfeeding - it helps to protect the baby from developing asthma
5
Q
What treatment is used for women with asthma?
A
- Inhaled anti-inflammatory (inhalers)
- Support to quit smoking
MIDW2001: Complexity in Childbearing
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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Malposition / Presentation9
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Postpartum Haemorrhage6
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Antepartum Haemorrhage3
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Sepsis11
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Multiple Pregnancy4
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Teenage And Older Mothers3
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Epilepsy10
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Gestational Diabetes6
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Crohns Disease7
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Obstetric Cholestasis6
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Hyperemesis5
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Asthma5
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Coelic Disease5
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Cardiomyopathy5
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Bels Palsy5
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Type 1 Diabetes3
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Urinary Tract Infection5
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Obesity5
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HIV5
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HEELP Syndrome3
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The Neonate18
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Iron Deficiency Anaemia6
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Deep Vein Thrombosis5
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Cystic Fibrosis7
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Placental Dysfunction7
