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Asthma

Episode
1
Published
Jul 12th, 2022
Run Time
24m 50s
Topic
Asthma and Bronchiectasis
Your Instructor
Mitchell Taylor
Mitchell Taylor

Episode Summary

This lecture explores the role of the physiotherapist in managing patients with Asthma. In this lecture we review the physiology, diagnosis and treatment of Asthma including the vast number of treatable traits amenable to physiotherapy.

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the physiology and aetiology of asthma
  • Be able to accurately assess for common signs and symptoms of asthma
  • Understand the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of asthma  
  • Appreciate the role of the physiotherapist in asthma management including the diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional breathing patterns

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