Reference no: EM133945448

Problem

ASTHMA Patient Name: Laila Johnson Age: 9 years Medical Diagnosis: Moderate Persistent Asthma Reason for Visit: Follow-up after emergency room visit for acute asthma exacerbation. Background: Laila Johnson is a 9-year-old girl with a history of moderate persistent asthma diagnosed at age 5. She was recently seen in the ED for worsening shortness of breath, chest tightness, and nocturnal coughing. She was treated with a nebulized bronchodilator and discharged with new prescriptions to improve daily control and reduce future exacerbations. Her primary provider has prescribed Atrovent (Ipratropium) and Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol) to be used with a spacer to improve delivery. Laila lives with her mother, who reports occasional difficulty getting Laila to use her inhalers consistently. Laila attends school and is active but avoids gym class due to fear of an asthma attack. Get the instant assignment help. Explain the action of each medication and how it helps with the treatment of asthma: Symbicort 80/4.5 mcg: 2 puffs BID with spacer Atrovent (Ipratropium) MDI: 2 puffs QID PRN with spacer.