The Pathophysiology Of Asthma

There has been some research done on asthma and genetics and this research is ongoing. Some research on this is pointing at a synergistic nature within the pathophysiology of asthma. “Polymorphisms in the gene that encodes platelet-activating factor hydrolase, an intrinsic neutralizing agent of platelet-activating factor in most humans, may play a role in susceptibility to asthma and asthma severity” (Morris & Pearson, 2016). There has been evidence which has suggested that the prevalence of asthma is reduced in association with certain infections and factors such as TB, measles, and Hepatitis A, rural living, exposure to other children or siblings in child care, and less frequent use of antibiotics. But the absence of these lifestyle
One of the essentials that can be applied is essential I being the scientific underpinnings for practice. This is so because asthma is a disease and to fully understand it, one has to understand some of the biology and anatomy involved which is a science. Then the knowledge gained from this aids with providing patient with beneficial knowledge. Also with asthma, this essential states that having more knowledge of the disease provides “preparation to address current and future practice issues requires a strong scientific foundation for practice” (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2006). Another applicable essential is essential VI which is interprofessional collaboration for improving patient and population health outcomes. Asthma is a disease which sometimes requires a collaboration with other professionals in other specialties for optimal results such as allergy as there is a relationship and one can trigger the other. For example an asthma patient can be given a referral to an allergist or a pulmonologist etc. Essential VII being clinical prevention and population health for improving the nation’s health is another essential which applies to this topic because asthma affects an individuals’ overall health and as mentioned above, affects a large amount of the United States population. As this essential states, with adequate education on lifestyle remedies and avoiding triggers, an individuals’ well-being can be improved while living with asthma. And also applicable is essential VIII advanced nursing practice. As advance practice nurses (APN), we are to be able to have the skills and knowledge to better manage individuals with chronic illnesses such as asthma using best evidence based recommendations. “APNs assess, manage, and evaluate patients at the most independent level of clinical nursing practice” (American Association of Colleges of