NPMT

Core Module

Asthma

Introduction

Asthma is a common and potentially life threatening respiratory condition with a high burden in the paedatric population. In addition to understanding the pathophysiology of asthma, this module provides students with the tools to identify precipitating triggers, assess asthma severity and employ immediate management. Case examples are provided to allow students to apply their new knowledge and students are also encouraged to develop an ongoing asthma plan.

Content Contributors:

Author: Dr Lisha Lobo

Content approval: Dr Richard Lee

Editor: Dr Phillip St Flour

Version History
Verison 1: November 2020

  • It requires <15 minutes preparation.

  • It can be taught in 1 hour

Preparation materials: Asthma Action Plan, Asthma Handbook prinouts, CXR (on powerpoint)

Teaching approach

As with all modules, familiarise yourself with the NPMT principles.

The session aims to:

  • Teach students about a common respiratory disease in both the community and hospital setting 

  • Learn about the pathophysiology of inflammation in the airways

  • Quickly assess severity of a patient presenting to hospital with an asthma exacerbation

  • Overview of the general principles of management

Tips & Tricks:

  • Have copies of the asthma handbook management plan for students to review

  • Having students work through subsequent case examples with different asthma severities to practice applying the assessment criteria and stepwise managment

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