22 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of asthma?
Reversible airway narrowing
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the USA, what is asthma classified as?
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways
Which of the following is NOT a main pathophysiological feature of asthma?
Lung tissue scarring
What is the primary cause of airway narrowing in asthma?
Contraction of airway smooth muscle and swelling of the airway wall
Which of the following can trigger an asthma exacerbation or flare-up?
All of the above
During an asthma attack, what respiratory difficulty does an individual experience?
Difficulty exhaling
What is a common feature of episodic asthma?
Attacks can be spontaneous or triggered by various factors
How is chronic asthma typically different from episodic asthma?
Chest tightness, wheezing, and shortness of breath mainly at night or early morning
How is asthma diagnosis confirmed?
Demonstrating the presence of variable airway obstruction using spirometry
What is the purpose of spirometry in diagnosing asthma?
Measuring lung function and airflow to aid in asthma diagnosis
What issue can mimic an asthma attack due to vocal cord dysfunction?
The paradoxical movement of vocal cords closing instead of opening
What can physiotherapists consider when managing vocal cord dysfunction that presents like an asthma attack?
Referring for speech pathology involvement and considering vocal cord hygiene
Which of the following is a common trigger for asthma?
Exposure to cold air
What happens in the airways when air trapping occurs?
The equal pressure point (EPP) moves away from the airways supported by cartilaginous rings
Which of the following is NOT a permanent change in the airways due to chronic inflammation?
Increased airway distensibility
What symptom may not always correlate with the degree of airway obstruction in asthma?
Audible wheeze
How can classrooms be modified to reduce asthma triggers according to the text?
Keep pets with fur or hair in the classroom
What is a possible consequence of long-term damage to the airway epithelium?
Altered smooth muscle function
What is one effect of dynamic airway collapse caused by a movement in the equal pressure point (EPP)?
Increased airflow resistance
What is a characteristic symptom of asthma related to excessive airway secretions?
Cough
What is one consequence of chronic changes in the airways due to inflammation?
Increased bronchial blood vessels
What can cause dynamic airway collapse during an asthma attack?
Change in location of the equal pressure point (EPP)
Learn about asthma, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by reversible airway narrowing, wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. Understand the definition and symptoms provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the USA.
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