Asthma Causal Factors Quiz
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What is an asthma attack known as?

  • Allergic reaction
  • Stress or exercise reaction
  • Chronic asthma
  • Acute asthma (correct)

What is considered the most important predisposing factor for the appearance of asthma?

  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Positive skin tests
  • Atopic genetic predisposition (correct)
  • Urticaria

Which factor causes asthma in individuals who are predisposed?

  • Causal factors (correct)
  • Adjuvante factors
  • Positive skin tests
  • Atopic diseases

What percentage of the general population has the genetic predisposition to develop a response mediated by Ig E to ordinary air allergens?

<p>~30% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of diseases are present in individuals with the atopic genetic predisposition for asthma?

<p>Allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, urticaria, allergic asthma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of asthma worldwide?

<p>Indoor allergens from domestic mites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is predominantly found in mite bodies causing allergic reactions?

<p>Proteolytic enzymes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of allergens in house dust?

<p>Animal secretions and excretions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species of mites is most common in areas with long winters and dry climates?

<p>D.farinae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main allergen found in cats that can sensitize individuals?

<p>Fel d I (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing in asthma?

<p>Inflammation of the airways (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells participate in the chronic inflammatory process in asthma?

<p>Mast cells, eosinophils, and T lymphocytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the bronchial reactivity in asthma due to airway inflammation?

<p>It increases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does asthma affect the airflow into and out of the lungs?

<p>It restricts airflow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic sound is produced due to the swelling of the lining of the air passages in asthma?

<p>Wheezing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom experienced by individuals with asthma particularly at night and/or early morning?

<p>Chest tightness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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