Nursing Care for Bronchial Asthma
Disease description:
My child has asthma and had never experienced an attack before, but recently had two episodes. I would like to know what the nursing care for bronchial asthma involves?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingli
Nursing care for bronchial asthma requires special attention to the following aspects:
1. Environmental care: Keep the indoor environment clean, ventilate regularly by opening windows, maintain appropriate room temperature and humidity, and avoid placing flowers and plants or using items made of fur, feathers, or down to reduce exposure to allergens.
2. Positioning and sputum clearance: Patients should assume a comfortable semi-recumbent or sitting position. Encourage deep breathing and expectoration; if necessary, assist with back tapping to facilitate sputum removal.
3. Dietary management: The diet should be light, easily digestible, and nutritionally rich. Increase intake of vegetables and fruits, avoid cold foods and beverages, and maintain regular bowel movements daily.
4. Medication care: Administer medications as prescribed, use inhaled drugs correctly, and rinse the mouth with water immediately after inhalation to minimize drug side effects.
5. Psychological support: Alleviate the patient's anxiety, help build confidence in overcoming the disease, and maintain emotional stability, which is crucial for treatment and recovery.
