Reference no: EM133343886

Case Study: History

Susan is a 25-year-old clerical worker, and a mother to a 2-year-old son. She also owned two cats and dogs. Susan had been diagnosed with asthma at the age of 7. To manage her asthma, she uses an inhaler when needed.

hospital visits

Within the last 7 months, Susan had been admitted to the hospital three times due to acute asthma exacerbation. Prior to being admitted to the hospital, Susan had noticed that she had a sore throat, and her nasal cavity was filled with mucus. She had increased wheezing, coughing, and feelings of breathlessness and tightness of the chest.

While being admitted to the hospital Susan was treated with oxygen and prescribed to continue use with oral medications. She also scheduled a follow-up appointment.

progression of asthma

A year later, Susan had been staying with her mother and noticed she was experiencing the same symptoms as before. Her mother insisted on waiting until the next day until she goes to the doctor. Later that evening, Susan had passed out due to a lack of oxygen and was not able to be revived.

Questions: (Write the question/answer to the following:

a. What were Susan's Symptoms prior to being admitted to the hospital?

b. What were other factors based on the history that may have contributed?

c. What type of trigger did Susan suffer from?

1. What ways could a professional have predicted Susan's final asthma attack?

2. What medication would you prescribe to your patient?

3. What is Asthma?

4. What kind of illness is Asthma?

5. Describe what an Asthma attack?

6. What type of Triggers are there for Asthma?

7. What are the Signs/Symptoms of Asthma?