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Bronchial asthma
l Mohamed Waheed l Faculty of Medicine l Jazan University
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Objectives
l By the end of this lecture the student wil be able to
l Define asthma l Identify the risk factor l Classify asthma l Plan a management for a child with
asthma
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Definition
l It is a syndrome characterized by chronic AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION that varies markedly, both spontaneously and with treatment.
l Narrowing of the airways is usually reversible, but in some patients with chronic asthma there may be an element of irreversible airflow obstruction
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Asthma: Pathological changes
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Cont.
l It is characterized l pathologically by bronchial inflammation
with prominent eosinophil infiltration physiologically by bronchial hype-reactivity, and
l clinically by variable cough, chest tightness and wheeze
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Epidemiology
l It affects approximately 10-15% of children and 5-10% of adults
l Prevalence is greater in industrialized countries
l Prevalence is increasing world-wide
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Pathology of asthma
l Infiltration with inflammatory cells (esp. eosinophils and T-lymphocytes)
l Patchy epithelial shedding l Airway smooth muscle thickening l Subepithelial fibrosis l Mucus gland and goblet cell hyperplasia l widespread mucus plugging in fatal asthma
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Current Understanding of Asthma
l A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway
l Infiltration of mast cells, eosinophils and lymphocytes
l Airway hyperresponsiveness l Recurrent episodes of wheezing,
coughing and shortness of breath l Widespread, variable and often
reversible airflow limitation
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The Underlying Mechanism
INFLAMMATION
Risk Factors (for development of asthma)
Airway Hyperresponsiveness Airflow Limitation
Symptoms- (shortness of breath, cough,
wheeze) Risk Factors
(for exacerbations)
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Cell-Derived Mediators
Eosinophils
Mediators
Histamine Leukotrienes
Prostaglandins Platelet activating factor Enzymes
Cytokines
Mast cells
T lymphocytes
many other cells
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Mechanisms of asthma
l Inflammation underlies airway hyperresponsiveness
l The inflammation is of characteristic pattern and it involves interaction between many inflammatory cells
l This results in the release of multiple inflammatory mediators
l Inflammatory mediators result in bronchoconstriction, mucus secrition, exudation of plasma and airway hyperresponsiveness
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Cont.
l Neural mechanism may amplify the asthmatic inflammation
l Structural changes may occur with subepithelial fibrosis, airway smooth muscle hyperplasia and new vessel formation. These changes may underlie irreversible airflow obstruction
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Types of asthma
l Allergic (extrinsic) asthma l Non-allergic (intrinsic) asthma l Occupational asthma l Aspirin induced asthma l Asthma of infancy(<2 yr of age)
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Aspirin induced asthma
l Special type of intrinsic asthma l It is a metabolic, pharmacological disorder l acute asthma attacks on first and
subsequent exposure to aspirin and NSAID
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Asthma of infancy
l Recurrent bouts of significant airflow limitation in small airways from viral infections
l Often remits as child gets older l not associated with atopy l Sometimes called wheezy bronchitis
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Risk Factors that Lead to Asthma Development
Predisposing Factors l Atopy
Causal Factors l Indoor Allergens
– Domestic mites – Animal Allergens – Cockroach Allergens – Fungi
l Outdoor Allergens – Pollens – Fungi
l Occupational Sensitizers
Contributing Factors l Respiratory infections l Small size at birth l Diet l Air pollution
– Outdoor pollutants – Indoor pollutants
l Smoking – Passive Smoking – Active Smoking
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Triggers And Irritants
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DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA
l History and patterns of symptoms
l Physical examination
l Measurements of lung function
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PATIENT HISTORY
l Has the patient had an attack or recurrent
episodes of wheezing? l Does the patient have a troublesome cough,
worse particularly at night, or on awakening? l Does the patient cough after physical activity
(eg. Playing)? l Does the patient have breathing problems
during a particular season (or change of season)?
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l Do the patient’s colds ‘go to the chest’ or take more than 10 days to resolve?
l Does the patient use any medication (e.g. bronchodilator) when symptoms occur? Is there a response?
If the patient answers “YES” to any of the above questions, suspect asthma.
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Physical Examination
l Wheeze - Usually heard without a stethoscope l Dyspnoea - Rhonchi heard with a stethoscope Use of accessory muscles Ø Remember - Absence of symptoms at the time of examination does not exclude the diagnosis of asthma
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Diagnostic testing
Diagnosis of asthma can be confirmed by demonstrating the presence of reversible airway obstruction using Peak flow meter.
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Typical Spirometric (FEV1) Tracings
1 Time (sec) 2 3 4 5
FEV1
Volume Normal Subject
Asthmatic (After Bronchodilator)
Asthmatic (Before Bronchodilator)
Note: Each FEV1 curve represents the highest of three repeat measurements
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Spirometry
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Spirometry
l Spiro - from the Greek for ‘breathing’
l Metry -measurement
l SPIROMETRY - the measurement of breathing.
education for health
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Classification of Asthma Severity
STEP 4 Severe
Persistent STEP 3
Moderate Persistent STEP 2
Mild Persistent
STEP 1 Intermittent
The presence of one of the features of severity is sufficient to place a patient in that category. Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) WHO/NHLBI, 2002
Symptoms Nighttime Symptoms
PEF
CLASSIFY SEVERITY Clinical Features Before Treatment
Continuous Limited physical activity
Daily Use β2-agonist daily Attacks affect activity
>1 time a week but <1 time a day
< 1 time a week Asymptomatic and normal PEF between attacks
Frequent
>1 time week
>2 times a month
<2 times a month
<60% predicted Variability >30%
>60%-<80% predicted Variability >30%
>80% predicted Variability 20-30%
>80% predicted Variability <20%
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Stepwise approach ( adult)
classification mild Intermittent
Mild persistent
Moderate persistent
Severe persistent
Minor symptoms
< 2 /week 2-3 /week 4-5 /week Continuous
exacerbation/ nocturnal
< 2 /month 2-3 /month 4-5 /month > 5 /month
PEF between attacks
>80% >80%
60-80% < 60%
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
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Goals to Be Achieved in Asthma Control
l Achieve and maintain control of symptoms l Prevent asthma episodes or attacks l Minimal use of reliever medication l No emergency visits to doctors or hospitals l Maintain normal activity levels, including exercise l Maintain pulmonary function as close to normal
as possible l Minimal (or no) adverse effects from medicine
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Tool Kit for Achieving Management Goals
l Relievers l Preventers l Peak Flow meter l Patient education
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What Are Relievers?
- Rescue medications - Quick relief of symptoms - Used during acute attacks - Action lasts 4-6 hrs
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RELIEVERS
l Short acting β2 agonists Salbutamol Levosalbutamol
l Anti-cholinergics Ipratropium bromide
l Xanthines Theophylline
l Adrenaline injections
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What are Preventers?
- Prevent future attacks - Long term control of asthma - Prevent airway remodelling
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PREVENTERS
Corticosteroids Anti-leukotrienes Prednisolone, Betamethasone Montelukast, Zafirlukast Beclomethasone, Budesonide Fluticasone Xanthines
Theophylline SR Long acting β2 agonists Mast cell stabilisers Bambuterol, Salmeterol Sodium cromoglycate Formoterol
COMBINATIONS
Salmeterol/Fluticasone Formoterol/Budesonide
Salbutamol/Beclomethasone
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Medications
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Reliever
Reliever (also known as rescue medication)
l Bronchodilator (beta2 agonist)
l Quickly relieves symptoms (within 2-3 minutes)
l Not for regular use
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Rescue Medication
SALBUTAMOL INHALER 100 mcg: 1 or 2 puffs as necessary LEVOSALBUTAMOL INHALER 50 mcg : 1 or 2 puffs as necessary
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l Anti-inflammatory l Takes time to act (1-3 hours)
l Long-term effect (12-24 hours)
l Only for regular use
(whether well or not well)
Preventer
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ICS + LABA
Which LABA ? Formoterol: Immediate relief (as fast as
salbutamol)
12 hours effect
Can be combined with budesonide
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Ideal combination
l Formoterol ( fast relief and sustained relief ) +
l Budesonide ( twice or even once daily use )
Dose: 1- 4 puffs ( OD/BD )
Another combination
Salmeterol + Fluticasone
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All Asthma Drugs Should Ideally Be Taken Through The Inhaled Route.
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Why inhalation therapy?
Oral Slow onset of action
Large dosage used
Greater side effects Not useful in acute symptoms
Inhaled route Rapid onset of action Less amount of drug
used Better tolerated Treatment of choice in acute symptoms
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Aerosol delivery systems currently available
l Metered dose inhalers
l Dry powder inhalers (Rotahaler)
l Spacers / Holding chambers
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Spacer Dry Powder Inhaler Metered Dose
inhaler
Inhalation devices you can use
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Advantages of Spacer
l No co-ordination required
l No cold - freon effect
l Reduced oropharyngeal deposition
l Increased drug deposition in the lungs
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The Zerostat advantage
l Non - static spacer made up of polyamide material
l Increased respirable fraction → Increased deposition of drug in the airways
l Increased aerosol half - life → Plenty of time for the patient to inhale after actuation of the drug
l No valve → No dead space → Less wastage of the drug
l Small, portable, easy to carry → Child friendly
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Rotahaler - The dry powder advantage
l Overcomes hand-lung
coordination problems that are encountered with MDIs.
l Can be easily used by children, elderly and arthritic patients.
l Can take multiple inhalations if the entire drug has not been inhaled in one inhalation.
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Age-wise selection of inhaler devices
l < 3 years – MDI + Spacer + Mask or nebulisers
l 3 – 5 years – MDI + Spacer + Mask or Rotahaler
l 5 – 8 years – Rotahaler or MDI + Spacer
l > 8 years – Rotahaler or MDI + Spacer
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Patient Education in the Clinic
l Explain nature of the disease (i.e. inflammation)
l Explain action of prescribed drugs
l Stress need for regular, long-term therapy l Allay fears and concerns
l Peak flow reading
l Treatment diary / booklet
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Key Messages
l Asthma is a common disorder l It can happen to anybody l It is not caused by supernatural forces l Asthma is not contagious l It produces recurrent attacks of cough with
or without wheeze l Between attacks people with asthma lead
normal lives as anyone else l In most cases there is some history of
allergy in the family.
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Key Messages
l Asthma can be effectively controlled, although it cannot be cured.
l Effective asthma management programs include
education, objective measures of lung function, environmental control, and pharmacologic therapy.
l A stepwise approach to pharmacologic therapy is recommended. The aim is to accomplish the goals of therapy with the least possible medication.