A Comprehensive Review of Childhood Asthma Interventions in Australia

This presentation provides an overview of childhood asthma, a chronic condition characterized by airway inflammation, with a global prevalence of approximately 1 in 10 children and a particularly high prevalence in Australia. It discusses the background and context of the disease, including triggers such as weather changes, exercise, and infections, as well as symptoms like breathing difficulties, coughing, and wheezing. The presentation highlights interventions such as the development of the National Asthma Council of Australia, action plans for patients, medical cover, and increased awareness and education. It evaluates the success of these interventions, noting improved access to healthcare and greater support for individuals with asthma. The presentation concludes by summarizing key aspects of asthma management and emphasizing the role of government and healthcare providers in ensuring optimal care.

Childhood Asthma
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Introduction
• Childhood asthma describes a medical condition in which the airway of
a child narrows. (Gana and Fitzgerald, 2018).
• The global prevalence is 1 in 10 children.
• The prevalence in Australia is one of the highest.
• . The following will be discussed:
The background/ context
Interventions (what is being done)
Evaluation
Summary and conclusion

Background/Context
• About one in every 10 children are diagnosed with asthma. (Chu and
Bhimji, 2017).
• Prevalence of childhood asthma in Australia is one of the highest in the
world ((Asher and Pearce, 2014).
• Early detection improves the quality of life. (Maxfield and Peter, 2014).
• Causes:
Weather changes.
Exercise and physical activity.
Infections and other disease conditions

Background/context
• Symptoms:
Difficulty in breathing
Coughing
Allergies
Wheezing.

Interventions
Development of the National Asthma Council of Australia. (Becker,
2014).
Action plans for asthma patients.
Medical cover.
Australian asthma handbook.
Increased awareness and education.

Evaluation
• The success of the intervention would be described as being great.
• People with asthma receive more care and love from those around
them without being ostracized (Barnes, 2016).
• Access to health care (asthma care) has greatly improved over the
years.

Summary and Conclusion
• Asthma is a chronic medical condition that is characterized by
inflammation of the airway.
• Factors that trigger asthma include allergens, weather, exercise and
infections.
• Symptoms of the condition include difficulty in breathing, wheezing,
allergic reactions and coughing.
• The government is the primary health care provider.

References
• Asher, I., & Pearce, N. (2014). Global burden of asthma among children.
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease, 18(11), 1269-
1278.
• Maxfield, J & Peter, M. (2014). Asthma facts and FAQs.
• Barnes, P. J. (2016). Asthma-COPD overlap. Chest, 149(1), 7-8.
• Chu, R., & Bhimji, S. (2017). Asthma Medications, Children.
• Gana, A. M. H., & Fitzgerald, D. A. (2018). Question 1: Why do children
still die from asthma? Pediatric respiratory reviews.
• Becker, A.B. (2014) National Asthma Council Australia. Australian
Asthma Handbook 2014, Version 1.0.