In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor demystifies asthma—what’s happening in the airways, how to treat an acute attack, and how to prevent the next one. 

What You’ll Learn 

• Airway triad: bronchoconstriction + mucosal edema + mucus → wheeze & air trapping 

• Common triggers (exercise, allergens, cold air, illness) & why asthma is reversible 

• High-risk signs in kids: retractions, tripod positioning, head bobbing, “can’t speak” breaths 

• Controller vs. rescue: LABA/formoterol = maintenance; albuterol = rescue 

• Inhaled corticosteroids (fluticasone/budesonide) = daily control; rinse mouth to prevent thrush 

• Parent teaching: spacer use, action plans, step-up/step-down therapy, when to seek ER care 

Watch this if you’re prepping for peds/NCLEX, work ED/urgent care, or you’re a caregiver who wants a crystal-clear plan for asthma flares and everyday control. 

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