Assessment Deliverable
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that addresses the following:
Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma including the 3 underlying components occurring in the bronchial mucosa.
Explain how Nancy’s symptoms relate to each of the 3 underlying components of disease pathophysiology.
Describe the risk factors for asthma including genetic/genomic, pharmacogenetic, and environmental exposure.
From a pathophysiological perspective, analyze the concept of “atopy” and how it relates to asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis.
Describe the chronic pathophysiologic changes that occur in the respiratory system with uncontrolled asthma.
Correlate these pathophysiologic changes to asthma morbidity and mortality.
Cite a minimum of 4 scholarly resources to support your answers.
