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                                                              MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA









                   1.      Pharmacology                                                      2.     Non-Pharmacology

                           a.     Anti-inflammatory agent                                           a.     Oxygen therapy

                                  (MDI/nebulizer)                                                   b.     Cough and breathing exercise

                                  • Corticosteroids                                                 c.     Chest physiotherapy - percussion and


                           b.     Bronchodilators (MDI/nebulizer)                                          postural percussion

                                  • Adrenergic stimulant                                            d.     Increase fluid intake

                                  • Anti-cholinergic agent                                          e.     Observation – vital sign and general


                                  • Methylxanthines                                                        condition

                                  • Leukotriene Modifiers                                           f.     Diet

                           c.     Mucolytic agent                                                   g.     Health promotion – healthy lifestyle
                                                                                                           changes
                                  • cough expectorant
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