Describe the typical signs and symptoms of a pediatric patient presenting with acute respiratory distress.

Choose one of the Discussion Questions below and answer either Discussion Question1 or Discussion Question2. Your Responses should be a minimum of 2-3 paragraphs. Please note that this is an advance practice nursing course, so I will like only a writer with nursing or medical background that will understand the question and will be able to answer it very well.
Text Book for the class is: Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States. By Sheila Grossman and Carol Mattson Porth. 9th edition. In case if you will need it.

Discussion Question 1
The prevalence of asthma in the U.S. is increasing dramatically. Since the mid-1990s, the treatment of asthma has changed dramatically as the focus has changed from treating acute episodes with short-acting beta agonists to long-term use of corticosteroids. Discuss the use of inhaled corticosteroids, including the names of at least 2 inhaled medications, patient education in terms of how to use the inhaler, side effects, and intended treatment outcomes. Also, discuss the use of a peak flow meter and how it can be used to adjust treatment for asthma patients.

Discussion Question 2
Differentiate the typical signs and symptoms of pediatric patients that present with laryngotracheobronchitis, epiglottitis, and bronchiolitis. Describe the typical signs and symptoms of a pediatric patient presenting with acute respiratory distress.

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