https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/90b39ff9-2138-4875-9d70-ef61e77aba1d Premium Member Resources: https://www.ninjanerd.org/lecture/asthma Ninja Nerds! In this lecture, Professor Zach Murphy will discuss Asthma. We will focus on the following main objectives: Introduction to Asthma, Gain foundational knowledge of asthma as a chronic respiratory disease., Pathophysiology of Asthma, Understand the underlying mechanisms of asthma, focusing on airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and hyperresponsiveness., Learn about different asthma phenotypes, such as allergic, non-allergic, and exercise-induced asthma., Clinical Presentation, Recognize the cardinal symptoms of asthma, including wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath., Explore the variations in clinical presentations across age groups and severities., Diagnostic Criteria and Tools, Familiarize yourself with the diagnostic criteria based on the latest clinical guidelines, including spirometry and peak flow measurements., Explore the utility of bronchoprovocation tests and imaging studies., Management Strategies for Asthma, Delve into the stepwise approach to asthma management based on the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines., Discuss pharmacological interventions, including short-acting and long-acting bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications., Asthma Exacerbations, Understand the triggers and signs of an asthma exacerbation., Learn about the evidence-based management of acute exacerbations, including the role of corticosteroids and hospitalization criteria., Asthma in Special Populations, Discuss asthma management in special groups such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly., Examine the complications and considerations unique to these populations., Don't forget to show your support below, and become a member on our website — https://ninjanerd.org/membership Table of Contents: 0:00 Lab 0:07 Asthma Introduction 0:38 Pathophysiology 11:28 Complications | Respiratory Failure 20:28 Complications | Pneumothorax 22:29 Diagnostic Approach 27:01 Treatment 31:37 Asthma Exacerbation Treatment 34:22 Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE! 🌐 Official Links Website: https://www.ninjanerd.org Podcast: https://podcast.ninjanerd.org Store: https://merch.ninjanerd.org 📱 Social Media https://www.tiktok.com/@ninjanerdlectures https://www.instagram.com/ninjanerdlectures https://www.facebook.com/ninjanerdlectures https://x.com/ninjanerdsci/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninja-nerd/ 💬 Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/3srTG4dngW #ninjanerd #respiratory #asthma Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:10:30 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/90b39ff9-2138-4875-9d70-ef61e77aba1d All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.