Bronchial Asthma

Tim 1
 Plan of the lecture
1. Definition of bronchial asthma
2. Etiology
3. Pathogenesis
4. Diagnostic criteria
5. Classification
6. Principles of treatment
7. Steps of treatment
Methods of investigation
• Objectively: Tachypnoe with prolonged
expiration, wheezing, dry rales
• Sputum analysis: eosinophils, Kurshman spirals
(mucus from small bronchi), Sharko-Leiden
crystals (enzymes of eosinophils)
• General blood analysis: mild leucocytosis,
eosinophilia
• Spyrometry: decreased FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC,
increased daily variability
!CHILDREN!
!ONLY IN THIS STAGE!
-If it necessary – hospitalization with i/v infusion of
glucocorticosteroids and euphyllin
 Asthma Control
• Diet : eat diets higher in vitamins C and E,
magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Avoid seafood that may become allergens.
• Exercise: short, intermittent periods of
exertion
• Stop smoking