Asthma

In this course, you will cover the basic principles of asthma and how to manage a patient with an asthma attack.

In summary:

• Asthma is a chronic disease characterised by episodes of shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness

• Asthma attacks can be triggered by a variety of environmental factors

• Do not delay in calling for help if you are concerned about a patient with asthma

• Salbutamol (Ventolin) is the main initial treatment for asthma attacks