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Bronchial Asthma: Management
The management of bronchial asthma focuses on controlling and alleviating symptoms to improve a patient's quality of life. This involves two key components: long-term control and quick-relief (rescue) medications. Long-term control medications, often in the form of inhaled corticosteroids or leukotriene modifiers, are used to reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms. Quick-relief medications, such as short-acting beta-agonists, provide immediate relief during asthma attacks. Patients also benefit from creating an asthma action plan, which includes monitoring symptoms, recognizing triggers, and knowing when to seek medical help. A collaborative approach between healthcare providers and patients is essential in tailoring the treatment plan to individual needs and ensuring optimal asthma management.
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Dr. Prashant Saxena
Associate Director & Head, Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Fortis Hospital
Dr. Prashant holds clinical expertise in the managing critically ill patients and various respiratory conditions. As a Chairperson of Cardiac Resuscitation Committee, he has introduced the concept of Rapid Response Team for patients in order to decrease the numbers of unexpected events in the hospital.
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- 27th-September-2023, TIME : 06:00PM - 07:00PM
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The management of bronchial asthma focuses on controlling and alleviating symptoms to improve a patient's quality of life. This involves two key components: long-term control and quick-relief (rescue) medications. Long-term control medications, often in the form of inhaled corticosteroids or leukotriene modifiers, are used to reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms. Quick-relief medications, such as short-acting beta-agonists, provide immediate relief during asthma attacks. Patients also benefit from creating an asthma action plan, which includes monitoring symptoms, recognizing triggers, and knowing when to seek medical help. A collaborative approach between healthcare providers and patients is essential in tailoring the treatment plan to individual needs and ensuring optimal asthma management.
- 27th-September-2023, TIME : 06:00PM - 07:00PM
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The management of bronchial asthma focuses on controlling and alleviating symptoms to improve a patient's quality of life. This involves two key components: long-term control and quick-relief (rescue) medications. Long-term control medications, often in the form of inhaled corticosteroids or leukotriene modifiers, are used to reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms. Quick-relief medications, such as short-acting beta-agonists, provide immediate relief during asthma attacks. Patients also benefit from creating an asthma action plan, which includes monitoring symptoms, recognizing triggers, and knowing when to seek medical help. A collaborative approach between healthcare providers and patients is essential in tailoring the treatment plan to individual needs and ensuring optimal asthma management.
- 27th-September-2023, TIME : 06:00PM - 07:00PM
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The management of bronchial asthma focuses on controlling and alleviating symptoms to improve a patient's quality of life. This involves two key components: long-term control and quick-relief (rescue) medications. Long-term control medications, often in the form of inhaled corticosteroids or leukotriene modifiers, are used to reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms. Quick-relief medications, such as short-acting beta-agonists, provide immediate relief during asthma attacks. Patients also benefit from creating an asthma action plan, which includes monitoring symptoms, recognizing triggers, and knowing when to seek medical help. A collaborative approach between healthcare providers and patients is essential in tailoring the treatment plan to individual needs and ensuring optimal asthma management.