Case Study April 2012

I.Patients Profile Name: Carolyn Soriano Lamadora Age: 20 Occupation: Housekeeper Address: Tobuan, Labrador,Pangasinan Religion:Roman Catholic Civil Status: Married II.Patients History In her childhood she is always sick,prone to colds and cough with dyspnea. Theyve notice that she has asthma. In her adolescence she didnt experience any asthma attack. Lately she have cough and colds,chest tightness. So she came decide to consult a physician. She also found out that she is pregnant. III. Findings: Asthma; PU+ AOG IV. OB History G1P0 LMP: Jan.21,2012 AOG: 3months EDC: Oct 28,2012 Weight: 49kg BP: 100/70mmHg V.Assessment of the Physician Pregnancy test Examination of breath sounds Prescribed the following medication: salbutamol 2mg tab TID and amoxicillin 500mg cap TID. VI. Management The patient was prescribed with antibiotic and asthmatic medications. Someone who has asthma should understand the importance of reducing exposure to allergens, testing to assess the severity of symptoms and proper compliance with medications. The most effective treatment for asthma is identifying the triggering factor such as cigarette smoke, pets or aspirin and eliminating exposure to them. The trigger avoidance is insufficient , medical treatment is recommended. Medical treatments used depends on the severity of illness. VII.Prevention The evidence for the effectiveness of measures to prevent the development of asthma is weak. Proper ventilation Avoiding triggers such as allergen and irritant Avoiding inhaling corticosteroid

Avoid smoking

VIII.Short Discussion of Asthma Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction. Symptoms include wheezing,cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma is clinically classified according to the frequency of symptoms,forced expiratory volume in 1 second, and peak expiratory flow rate. Asthma may also be classified as atopic and non-atopic.

Prepared by: Vilma B. Uson RHMPP,Labrador

Mrs. Estrella Parras DOH Representative