Physiological Disorders and their Care.
Unit 14 - Learning Aim A
P1: Explain the causes, signs and symptoms of different types of physiological
disorder on service users
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs, making it
difficult to breathe and often leading to coughing and shortness of breath. Although it
cannot be completely cured, it can be managed with proper treatment. In severe cases,
asthma can be life-threatening. While some people may be born with it, many develop
the condition later in life. Living with asthma can have a significant effect on a person’s
quality of life, sometimes leading individuals to withdraw socially due to embarrassment
or discomfort
Some causes of asthma may include :
Asthma can be passed down through family genetics, meaning it may be inherited from
biological parents or grandparents. If a parent comes from a family where asthma is
common, the child may inherit genes that increase the chance of developing the
condition either at birth or later in life. In some cases, even if the parents do not have
asthma themselves, a child might still develop it if a close relative has the condition.
This is because genetic traits are passed through chromosomes, which carry both
healthy and faulty genes. When a faulty gene related to asthma is inherited, it may
increase the child's risk of developing the illness. On the other hand, if the genes passed
on are healthy, the likelihood of asthma may be reduced. Although asthma can run in
families, it doesn't always mean a child will develop it.
Apart from genetics, lifestyle choices also play an important role in causing or triggering
asthma. These are the decisions people make in their daily habits that can influence
their physical, mental, social, and emotional health. For example, smoking, exposure to
strong smells, certain foods or medications, and exercise can all act as triggers for
asthma symptoms.
Cigarette smoke is particularly harmful because it contains substances that irritate the
airways, causing them to become narrow and inflamed, which can lead to severe asthma
attacks. Even breathing in smoke from others, known as secondhand smoke, can
provoke similar reactions. Strong fragrances, such as those from perfumes, detergents,
or clothing, may also cause asthma attacks. Although a person might not be allergic to
these scents, their intensity can still make breathing difficult and sometimes cause
headaches. Exercise, while generally healthy and useful for maintaining a good weight,
can sometimes trigger asthma as well. During physical activity, people tend to breathe
faster and often through their mouths, which brings in colder and drier air compared to
Unit 14 - Learning Aim A
P1: Explain the causes, signs and symptoms of different types of physiological
disorder on service users
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs, making it
difficult to breathe and often leading to coughing and shortness of breath. Although it
cannot be completely cured, it can be managed with proper treatment. In severe cases,
asthma can be life-threatening. While some people may be born with it, many develop
the condition later in life. Living with asthma can have a significant effect on a person’s
quality of life, sometimes leading individuals to withdraw socially due to embarrassment
or discomfort
Some causes of asthma may include :
Asthma can be passed down through family genetics, meaning it may be inherited from
biological parents or grandparents. If a parent comes from a family where asthma is
common, the child may inherit genes that increase the chance of developing the
condition either at birth or later in life. In some cases, even if the parents do not have
asthma themselves, a child might still develop it if a close relative has the condition.
This is because genetic traits are passed through chromosomes, which carry both
healthy and faulty genes. When a faulty gene related to asthma is inherited, it may
increase the child's risk of developing the illness. On the other hand, if the genes passed
on are healthy, the likelihood of asthma may be reduced. Although asthma can run in
families, it doesn't always mean a child will develop it.
Apart from genetics, lifestyle choices also play an important role in causing or triggering
asthma. These are the decisions people make in their daily habits that can influence
their physical, mental, social, and emotional health. For example, smoking, exposure to
strong smells, certain foods or medications, and exercise can all act as triggers for
asthma symptoms.
Cigarette smoke is particularly harmful because it contains substances that irritate the
airways, causing them to become narrow and inflamed, which can lead to severe asthma
attacks. Even breathing in smoke from others, known as secondhand smoke, can
provoke similar reactions. Strong fragrances, such as those from perfumes, detergents,
or clothing, may also cause asthma attacks. Although a person might not be allergic to
these scents, their intensity can still make breathing difficult and sometimes cause
headaches. Exercise, while generally healthy and useful for maintaining a good weight,
can sometimes trigger asthma as well. During physical activity, people tend to breathe
faster and often through their mouths, which brings in colder and drier air compared to
