Week 7 Monday Tutorial Case 7 AAI PDF

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wWeek 7 Monday Tutorial Case 7 AAI Prework (Groups 1-6) (15 mins) Instructions: Groups 1-6 – complete your allocated prework qs and nominate a spokesperson to give answer when asked

Group 1. What does the term ‘atopic triad’ refer to? The term atopic triad refers to the three conditions eczema, allergies and asthma, as they often co-exist. 1.

Review each of the prescribed medicines, and comment on therapeutic suitability in dermatitis and asthma respectively. Asthma:

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Flixotide Junior (fluticasone) 50 microgram/ puff inhaler, Inhale 2 BD According to AMH: Child >1 year, MDI/DPI 50–100 micrograms twice daily, up to 500 micrograms daily in severe persistent asthma in children >5 years. Consider specialist referral for children who require >500 micrograms daily (>200 micrograms daily if child...