Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Be sure to explain the changes in the arterial blood gas patterns during an exacerbation.

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Write a 2 page paper that addresses the following:
•Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Be sure to explain the changes in the arterial blood gas patterns during an exacerbation.
•Choose 2 of the 3 factors -genetics, gender or ethnicity and describe how they might impact the pathophysiology of both disorders. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment for a patient based on the factors you selected.
•Construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in this paper.
Readings
•Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology (Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. ◦Chapter 25, “Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System”, chap 26, 27
alterations include disorders of the upper and lower airways.

•McPhee, S. J., & Hammer, G. D. (2010). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical. ◦Chapter 9, “Pulmonary Disease

American Lung Association. (2012). Retrieved from https://www.lung.org/
•Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. (2012). Retrieved from https://www.aafa.org

 

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