The Paramedic Student's Guide to the Asthma Patient
In this week's podcast, you will learn 1. The pathophysiology behind an asthma attack 2. The three types of asthma attacks 3. The role of bronchodilators and corticosterioids in the treatment of asthma. Additional Resources for Students The Pathophysiology of Asthma-The Khan Academy What is Asthma-Dr. Alex Thomas Paramedic Student Review Questions: Of the following, which would be considered an extrinsic trigger for an atopic asthma attack? A. Viral infection B. Bacterial infection C. Stress D. None of the above The correct answer is C. Stress. The other responses indicate nonatopic asthma…
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