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In Class Asthma Review

front 1

Asthma is a heterogenous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway_______.

back 1

Inflammation

front 2

Asthma pathophysiology include the smooth muscle surrounding the ______ is stimulated by histamines and leukotrienes causing bronchoconstriction.

back 2

Bronchioles

front 3

The immune system’s response to asthma, include bronchial hyperreactivity, eosinophil and neutrophil infiltration happen during the _________phase.

back 3

Late phase

front 4

What are some known risk factors for the development of asthma?

back 4

  • Atopy
  • Secondhand smoke (preschool age)
  • Dust mites & cockroaches
  • RSV in infants
  • Obesity

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front 5

What are some known allergens and triggers that can cause an asthma attack?

back 5

  • Dust mites & cockroaches
  • Pets/pet dander
  • Molds
  • Pollen
  • Exercise
  • Community Acquired Pneumonia

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front 6

What are the 4 MAIN consequences of uncontrolled asthma?

back 6

  1. Airway Inflammation (AI)
  2. Bronchoconstriction
  3. Airway Hyperresponsiveness (AHR)
  4. Airway Remodeling

front 7

What the hallmark signs/symptoms of asthma?

back 7

  • SOB
  • Wheezing during expiration
  • Cough at night

front 8

What test is the gold standard for diagnosing asthma?

back 8

Spirometry