Why are steroids recommended in all acute exacerbations of asthma: BTS guidelines?

Why are steroids recommended in all acute exacerbations of asthma: BTS guidelines?ASTHMAScenario Sept 11 Robert is 32 years old and has been asthmatic since the age of 7. His asthma has been well managed for the past 3 years with the occasional use of salbutamol (Albuterol) inhaler: Salamol: 2 puffs (100mcg/puff). He has not had an asthma attack for a number of years. Robert is currently in the 3 rd year of his environmental science degree and finding life generally stressful at the moment. For the past month he has been using his Salamol inhaler: 2 puffs (100mcg/puff) more frequently: up to three times a day He has been admitted via the emergency department to a medical ward following treatment for an acute exacerbation of asthma. He is currently stable and prescribed the following medications: Salbutamol (Steri-neb) 5mg four times a day, via oxygen driven nebuliser Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) 0.5mg four times a day, via oxygen driven nebuliser Prednisolone 30mg, once a day, orally for 5 days His current observations are: Sa0 2: 97% on 35% humidified oxygen Pulse: 101 bpm Blood pressure: 143/80mmHg RR: 28 breaths per minute Temperature: 37.2°C Shaw et al (2009) Chapter 8 & Howell (2010) Presenter 2: Discuss Howell article: How does ethical theory and anthropocentric views inform how we view the environment? Highlight key arguments around environmental ethics. Comment on how the readings help you in your understanding of business ethics. It is suggested that you write only one introduction, conclusion and reference list for this assignment and make reference to part A and part B in your introduction. This will mean that your word limit will not be reduced too much for each section of the assignment . US TODAY AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT The post Why are steroids recommended in all acute exacerbations of asthma: BTS guidelines? appeared first on Nursing Homeworks.