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The document provides information about asthma including its definition, causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and how to properly use an inhaler. Asthma is a common lung disorder that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It has various triggers such as allergens, infections, exercise and emotions. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Prevention focuses on avoiding triggers, monitoring symptoms, and following an asthma action plan including medication.

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Seri 8 PDF

The document provides information about asthma including its definition, causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and how to properly use an inhaler. Asthma is a common lung disorder that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It has various triggers such as allergens, infections, exercise and emotions. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Prevention focuses on avoiding triggers, monitoring symptoms, and following an asthma action plan including medication.

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TREAT YOURSELF

AND YOUR BODY

WITH OPTIMAL

THERAPEUTIC RELIEF. ASTHMA

Apoteker :
Ega Noveria P,
S.Farm.,Apt.
SIPA: 201710410311201
APOTEK FARMASI UMM
Phone: 081230075484
Jl. Bendungan Sutami No 188A,

Malang, Indonesia

No. Telp: (0341) 513225

Email: apotekumm@gmail.com
DEFINITION CAUSES PREVENTION
A common lung disorder in Airborne substances, such as

which inflammation causes pollen, dust mites, mold spores, FOLLOW YOUR ASTHMA ACTION
the bronchi to swell and pet dander or particles of
PLAN

narrow the airways, cockroach waste


GET VACCINATED FOR INFLUENZA
creating  breathing  difficulties Respiratory infections, such as the AND PNEUMONIA
that may range from mild to common cold

life-threatening Physical activity (exercise-induced


IDENTIFY AND AVOID ASTHMA
asthma) TRIGGERS

SYMPTOMS
Cold air

Air pollutants and irritants, such as


MONITOR YOUR BREATHING

smoke
IDENTIFY AND TREAT ATTACKS
Shortness of breath
Certain medications, including EARLY
beta blockers, aspirin, ibuprofen
chest tightness or pain
TAKE YOUR MEDICATION AS
(Advil, Motrin IB, others) and PRESCRIBED
Trouble sleeping caused by
naproxen (Aleve)
shortness of breath,

coughing or wheezing
Strong emotions and stress PAY ATTENTION TO INCREASING
Sulfites and preservatives added QUICK-RELIEF INHALER USE
A whistling or wheezing
to some types of foods and
sound when exhaling
beverages, including shrimp, dried
(wheezing is a common
fruit, processed potatoes, beer
sign of asthma in children)
and wine
Coughing or wheezing
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
attacks that are worsened
(GERD), a condition in which
by a respiratory virus, such
stomach acids back up into your
as a cold or the flu
throat
HOW TO USE AN HOW TO KEEP THE
INHALER INHALER CLEAN

1.SHAKE THE INHALER HARD BEFORE


EACH USE.TAKE THE CAP OFF.
IF YOU CAN, HOLD YOUR BREATH
AS YOU SLOWLY COUNT TO 10.
THIS LETS THE MEDICINE REACH
DEEP INTO YOUR LUNGS.
1. REMOVE THE METAL
LOOK INSIDE THE MOUTHPIECE BREATHE OUT SLOWLY
7. CANISTER FROM THE L-
AND MAKE SURE THERE IS
NOTHING IN IT 2. THROUGH YOUR MOUTH
SHAPED
MOUTHPIECE
PLASTIC

8.
PUT THE CAP BACK ON THE 2. RINSE ONLY THE
MOUTHPIECE AND MAKE SURE
3. BREATHE OUT ALL THE WAY. TRY
TO PUSH OUT AS MUCH AIR
AS YOU CAN.
IT IS FIRMLY CLOSED
MOUTHPIECE AND CAP
IN WARM WATER
3. LET THEM AIR DRY
AFTER USING YOUR INHALER,
HOLD THE INHALER WITH THE
MOUTHPIECE DOWN. PLACE 4.
RINSE YOUR MOUTH WITH
WATER, GARGLE, AND SPIT.
9. OVERNIGHT
4. IN THE MORNING, PUT
YOUR LIPS AROUND THE DO NOT SWALLOW THE WATER.
MOUTHPIECE SO THAT YOU FORM A THIS HELPS REDUCE SIDE EFFECTS THE CANISTER BACK
TIGHT SEAL. FROM YOUR MEDICINE. INSIDE. PUT THE CAP ON
5. DO NOT RINSE ANY
AS YOU START TO SLOWLY BREATHE OTHER PARTS.
5. IN THROUGH YOUR MOUTH,
PRESS DOWN ON THE INHALER
ONE TIME.

KEEP BREATHING IN SLOWLY,


AS DEEPLY AS YOU CAN. 6.

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