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Not acceptable if requiring montelukast, theophylline or oral corticosteroids. | Not acceptable if requiring montelukast, theophylline or oral corticosteroids. | ||
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Not acceptable if ever been admitted to intensive care due to an asthma attack. | Not acceptable if ever been admitted to intensive care due to an asthma attack. | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 1 November 2013
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Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Constriction of the airways which may be triggered by external stimuli (such as cold air, pollen or pollution) or may be spontaneous. Usually controlled by a combination of bronchodilator inhalers (such as salbutamol) and steroid inhalers (such as beclometasone). More severe asthma may require tablet therapy such as theophylline, montelukast or steroids.
Asthmatics are at a higher risk from donation, and from general anaesthetic in particular.
Guidance
Acceptable if on any combination of inhalers alone, and asthma is well-controlled.
Not acceptable if asthma is pooly controlled.
Not acceptable if requiring montelukast, theophylline or oral corticosteroids.
Not acceptable if admitted to hospital with need for IV steroids or emergency care in the past 2 years.
Not acceptable if ever been admitted to intensive care due to an asthma attack.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Bronchospasm
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
