SHN4033: Suppor
C
Chose
Overview of the Condition
• Asthma is a long-term respiratory
disease causing breathlessness,
wheezing, and coughing (McDowell et
al., 2023).
• Triggers include allergens, air
pollution, and physical activity
(Kennedy et al., 2024).
• It can be managed with medications
Basicchanges.
and lifestyle Anatomy &
Physiology
• Asthma affects the lower airways,
causing inflammation and constriction
(McDowell et al., 2023).
• Bronchoconstriction limits airflow,
leading to difficulty breathing (Levy et
al., 2024).
• Excess mucus worsens symptoms like
wheezing and coughing (Shah et al.,
2022). Incidence and Prevalence o
• Around 8 million people in the UK have asthma, a
adults (Bonion, 2020).
C
Chose
Overview of the Condition
• Asthma is a long-term respiratory
disease causing breathlessness,
wheezing, and coughing (McDowell et
al., 2023).
• Triggers include allergens, air
pollution, and physical activity
(Kennedy et al., 2024).
• It can be managed with medications
Basicchanges.
and lifestyle Anatomy &
Physiology
• Asthma affects the lower airways,
causing inflammation and constriction
(McDowell et al., 2023).
• Bronchoconstriction limits airflow,
leading to difficulty breathing (Levy et
al., 2024).
• Excess mucus worsens symptoms like
wheezing and coughing (Shah et al.,
2022). Incidence and Prevalence o
• Around 8 million people in the UK have asthma, a
adults (Bonion, 2020).
