Ujian Kawalan Penyakit Asthma (ACT)

ketahui markah ujian kawalan penyakit asthma anda

ujian yang berikot boleh membantu individu-individu dgn penyakit asthma (berumur 12taun atau lebih) menilai kawalan asthma mereka (o=

LANGKAH 1:

sila pilih markah yang sesuai bagi tiap-tiap soalan. terdapat 5 soalan kesemuanya. sila jawab seberapa jujur yang mungkin. ini akan membantu anda & doktor anda berbincang mengenai keadaan sebenar asthma anda

SOALAN 1:

sepanjang tempoh 4minggu yang lalu, berapa banyakkah masa asthma anda telah menghalang anda daripada melakukan aktiviti-aktiviti biasa di tempat kerja, sekolah, institut pengajian tinggi atau di rumah?

1. sepanjang masa
2. kebanyakan masa
3. agak banyak masa
4. sedikit masa
5. tiada langsung

SOALAN 2:

sepanjang tempoh 4minggu yang lalu, berapa kerapkah anda telah mengalami sesak nafas?

1. lebih daripada sekali sehari
2. sekali sehari
3. 3 - 6 kali seminggu
4. 1 - 2 kali seminggu
5. tiada langsung

SOALAN 3:

sepanjang tempoh 4minggu yang lalu, berapa kerapkah simptom-simptom asthma anda ( e.g nafas berbunyi, sesak nafas, dada rasa ketat atau sakit dada ) membuatkan anda bangun dari tidur pada waktu malam atau bangun lebih awal daripada biasa pada waktu pagi?

1. 4 malam atau lebih dlm seminggu
2. 2 -3 malam dalam seminggu
3. sekali seminggu
4. sekali atau 2 kali
5. tiada langsung

SOALAN 4:

sepanjang tempoh 4minggu yang lalu, berapa kerapkah anda telah menggunakan ubat sedut yang melegakan dgn cepat atau nebulizer anda ( e.g salbutamol, terbutalin, formeterol )

1. 3 kali atau lebih sehari
2. 1 atau 2 kali sehari
3. 2 atau 3 kali seminggu
4. sekali seminggu atau kurang
5. tiada langsung

SOALAN 5:

bagaimana anda menilai kawalan asthma anda sepanjang tempoh 4minggu yang lalu?

1. tidak terkawal langsung
2. kawalan adalah buruk
3. agak terkawal
4. terkawal dgn baek
5. terkawal sepenuhnya

LANGKAH 2:

jumlahkan markah anda untuk mendapatkan markah keseluruhan

LANGKAH 3:

bandingkan dgn kumpulan markah-markah berikot

MARKAH 25 : tahniah!

anda telah mempunyai KAWALAN SEPENUHNYA ke atas penyakit ashtma anda sepanjang tempoh 4minggu yang lalu. anda sudah tidak mempunyai simptom dan tiada batasan berkaitan penyakit asthma. jumpa doktor atau ahli farmasi anda jika ini berubah

MARKAH 20 - 24 : sasaran tercapai

asthma anda mungkin sudah TERKAWAL DGN BAEK tetapi tidak TERKAWAL SEPENUHNYA sepanjang tempoh 4minggu yang lalu. doktor atau ahli farmasi anda mungkin berupaya membantu anda mencapai KAWALAN SEPENUHNYA.

MARKAH <20

asthma anda barangkali TIDAK TERKAWAL sepanjang tempoh 4minggu yang lalu. doktor atau ahli farmasi anda boleh menyarankan pelan tindakan penyakit asthma bagi membantu kawalan asthma anda.

Asthma: Myths & Facts That You Need To Know

MYTHS

steroid should be the last resort in treating asthma

FACTS

NO. inhaled corticosteroids are now the 1st choice for treatment of persistent asthma

: evidence from multiple studies showed that inhaled corticosteroids are more effective than any other agent in long-term asthmatic outcomes for patient with persistent asthma. therefore, inhaled corticosteroids are now the preferred therapy for patients with persistent asthma, including children below age 5.

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MYTHS

steroids used in asthma medication will stunt growth

FACTS

NO. children on inhaled corticosteroids will reach their normal adult height

: large studies have shown that children on inhaled corticosteroids reach their normal adult height. however, untreated asthma and the permanent damages to the lungs may have significant effect in reducing a child's growth.

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MYTHS

inhaler medications are dangerous and addictive

FACTS

NO. inhaled corticosteroids are not dangerous and are not addictive

: corticosteroids belong to the class of steroid hormones but are different from anabolic steroids used in body-building. you will not get addicted to inhaled corticosteroids even if you used it for many years. inhaled medication is preferred because they deliver drugs directly to the airways where they are needed. this enables a more localized and potent therapeutic action while minimizing systemic side effects.

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MYTHS

inhaled corticosteroids don't do anything

FACTS

NO. with daily use of inhaled cortic

osteroids, asthma control can be achieved.

: many patients prefer to use quick relief medication and neglect preventer/controller treatment because they feel that it doesn't work. be patient. it takes 2-3weeks of daily use before you would notice any difference.

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MYTHS

it's better to tough it out' without taking asthma medication

FACTS

NO. the inflammation may cause permanent damage to the lungs

: the lungs do not get stronger or better when it comes to asthma. if a person tries to work through an attack without medication, the inflammation may cause permanent damage to the lungs. always use medication according to your doctor's advice

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MYTHS

asthma will go away by itself when i grow older

FACTS

NO. asthma is a lifelong disease

: asthma is a lifelong disease that may improve, persist or worsen with age. patients may be asymptomatic (not having symptoms) for some time but symptoms can be return without warning

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MYTHS

sports and physical activities make asthma worse

FACTS

NO. Asthma should not interfere with physical activity

: physical activities should be part of everyone's life, including those with asthma. asthma should not interfere with physical activitiy; however, medication is recommended in order to participate fully. always check with your doctor first

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reference: GINA, Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention, updated 2009