Management & Treatment of Mild Persistent Asthma: 2 Ways

Introduction

Management and treatment of mild persistent asthma should be done in two ways as she is involved in activities that could easily induce the condition such as exercises during her soccer training or exercises. There is the short term control that ensures the patient is managed at the time of the asthma attack to reduce severity at the time and the long term that is meant to reduce and treat the patient back to normalcy. The goals of both treatments and management are to reduce the symptoms of asthma such as the frequent dry coughs and pale and swollen mucosa. During the medication, her peak expiratory flow (PEF) is to be monitored to ensure it is maintained at 400 where it is or within the normal range.

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Long Term Control

For long term control, inhaled corticosteroids need to be part of the prescription given to M.L. These drugs are anti-inflammatory and may help in managing the bilateral expiratory wheezing that she is experiencing. Because of the activities M.L is involved in and given her family background, care needs to be taken in case of an attack during the activities. This, therefore, makes it necessary for CNP to administer certain short-acting medications. The seasonal allergies that could be from her lineage should be addressed by administering immunotherapy for allergy-induced asthma in case she cannot avoid them (Lazarus, 2018). A metered-dose or dry powdered inhaler or inhaled rapid bronchodilator can be administered as they are small and can be carried around easily so that she can easily access it whenever she gets an attack.

It is also important that she wears a medical identification so that in case of a life-threatening case, someone can understand what to do to help her get medical assistance. She needs to monitor and report any negative or positive changes in the symptoms during the medications such as the frequency of the attacks, and the earlier mentioned symptoms. the side effects of the medication are also important to be noted. A peak flow meter can be used at home to monitor the progress. It is also necessary that the CNP talks to M.L to ensure that she understands and is comfortable with taking drugs in front of her peers. Her coach is also to be educated on the times of her medication and what to do in case of emergencies.

Conclusion

The pharmacotherapy is also to ensure that her respirations are reduced to twelve to twenty (Grygus, 2017). During this time, her pulse is to be monitored not to go out of range. Any figure found out of normal should be noted as, during the management or treatment, it could mean that the situation is worsening and that there needs to be a change in the management. Reduction in the amount of asthma flare-up is a sign that the treatment is going on well. The process is also to ensure that she continues with her normal activities well without having to be affected by the condition. The inflammation in the airways is also meant to be reduced and eventually eliminated by the medicine administered.

References

Grygus, I. (2017). The role of physical activity in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from mild persistent bronchial asthma. Physical education, sport, and health culture in modern society, (2 (38)), 140-150.

Lazarus, S. C. (2018). On-demand versus maintenance inhaled treatment in mild asthma. N Engl J Med, 378, 1940-2.