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What is the primary role of leukotrienes in asthma?
What is the primary role of leukotrienes in asthma?
- Preventing inflammation
- Reducing mucus secretion
- Inducing bronchial constriction (correct)
- Increasing airway diameter
How can patient support during an asthma attack help reduce bronchoconstriction?
How can patient support during an asthma attack help reduce bronchoconstriction?
- Suggesting exposure to cold air
- Recommending warm mist or cool mist (correct)
- Administering aspirin
- Encouraging physical activity
Which type of asthma is allergen-induced and often linked to allergies?
Which type of asthma is allergen-induced and often linked to allergies?
- Extrinsic asthma (correct)
- Intrinsic asthma
- Drug-induced asthma
- Exercise-induced asthma
What leads to airway narrowing in asthma?
What leads to airway narrowing in asthma?
What environmental factor can induce bronchoconstriction and lead to asthma attacks?
What environmental factor can induce bronchoconstriction and lead to asthma attacks?
Which form of asthma attack is resistant to typical therapies and associated with profound hypoxia?
Which form of asthma attack is resistant to typical therapies and associated with profound hypoxia?
What is a common manifestation of asthma?
What is a common manifestation of asthma?
Which of the following factors can contribute to the incidence of asthma?
Which of the following factors can contribute to the incidence of asthma?
What is the primary role of eosinophils in asthma pathophysiology?
What is the primary role of eosinophils in asthma pathophysiology?
Which activity is associated with pursed-lip breathing in long-term lung damage patients?
Which activity is associated with pursed-lip breathing in long-term lung damage patients?
What is a common method patients use for symptom relief in asthma attacks?
What is a common method patients use for symptom relief in asthma attacks?
Which process leads to vasodilation, swelling, and narrowing of bronchial trees in asthma pathophysiology?
Which process leads to vasodilation, swelling, and narrowing of bronchial trees in asthma pathophysiology?
What are some notable symptoms of pulmonary diseases mentioned in the text?
What are some notable symptoms of pulmonary diseases mentioned in the text?
Why is hydration important in preventing complications during altitude changes or air travel?
Why is hydration important in preventing complications during altitude changes or air travel?
What is a classic position often exhibited by patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What is a classic position often exhibited by patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What are common clinical indicators of pulmonary diseases according to the text?
What are common clinical indicators of pulmonary diseases according to the text?
Why do patients with COPD use accessory muscles to facilitate breathing?
Why do patients with COPD use accessory muscles to facilitate breathing?
What is the importance of a focused physical assessment on patients with pulmonary diseases?
What is the importance of a focused physical assessment on patients with pulmonary diseases?
