Asthma: Key Aspects and Treatment Choices

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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of asthma?

Fever (correct)
Difficulty breathing
Wheezing
Tightness in the chest

What is the primary site affected by inflammation and swelling in asthma?

Trachea
Alveoli
Diaphragm
Bronchial tubes (correct)

Which term describes the reversible airway obstruction in asthma?

Hyperventilation
Bronchoconstriction (correct)
Emphysema
Pulmonary edema

What is the primary method for confirming the diagnosis of asthma?

Pulmonary function tests (D) Signup and view all the answers

During a severe asthma attack, what serious symptom might be noticed?

Deep sucking motions at the throat or chest while trying to breathe (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary physiological characteristic of asthma?

Partially reversible inflammation of the airways (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body experiences inflammation and narrowing of the air passages in asthma?

Bronchial tubes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor contributing to difficulty in breathing in asthma?

Swelling and inflammation of bronchial tubes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does family history play in diagnosing asthma?

It helps confirm the diagnosis alongside other factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common physiological characteristic of asthma?

Partially reversible airway obstruction (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symptoms with their association to asthma:

Wheezing = Common symptom of asthma Coughing = Common symptom of asthma Blue lips = Serious symptom during severe asthma attack Tightness in the chest = Common symptom of asthma Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their description related to asthma:

Bronchial tubes = Affected air passages in asthma Airway hyperreactivity = Causes reversible airway obstruction in asthma Inflammation and narrowing = Physiological effect on the bronchial tubes in asthma Pulmonary function tests = Used for confirming the diagnosis of asthma Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their association to asthma:

Acute, subacute, or chronic = Different durations of the condition Partially reversible inflammation = Characteristic of asthma Difficulty speaking = One of the common symptoms of asthma Lack of energy = One of the common symptoms of asthma Signup and view all the answers

Match the following methods with their role in diagnosing asthma:

Medical history = Contributes to confirming the diagnosis of asthma Family history = Contributes to confirming the diagnosis of asthma Physical examination = Contributes to confirming the diagnosis of asthma Assessment based on symptoms only = Not a reliable method for diagnosing asthma Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their relevance to asthma treatment:

Primary usage of inhalers = Treatment choice for mild persistent asthma Reversible airway obstruction = Consideration in selecting appropriate treatment for asthma Severe asthma attack management = Involves addressing blue lips and distress during breathing Acute exacerbation management = Involves addressing deep sucking motions at the throat or chest while trying to breathe Signup and view all the answers