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Jackie Schramm
on Oct 09, 2024
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Kira can relieve her chronic asthma symptoms by using her rescue inhaler. Sandy has tried many and varied treatments for years, but with little success. John, who is allergic to bee stings, always carries an Epi-Pen. Tommy had not considered steroids because of long-term side-effects, but his current inhaler is no longer managing his severe asthma episodes, and he has heard stronger medication can be more effective. Who is most likely to seek further medical treatment?
A) Kira
B) Sandy
C) John
D) Tommy
Chronic Asthma
A long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs, characterized by recurring episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Medical Treatment
The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder, including therapies, medications, and surgeries.
Severe Asthma
A form of asthma that is difficult to control with standard medications and treatments, often requiring specialized care and treatment strategies.
- Connect the understanding of illness with the process of deciding to seek medical care across different demographic settings.
- Assess how understanding diseases relates to the way patients manage long-term health conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Connect the understanding of illness with the process of deciding to seek medical care across different demographic settings.
- Assess how understanding diseases relates to the way patients manage long-term health conditions.