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What is a common trigger for asthma symptoms?
What is a common trigger for asthma symptoms?
- Vaccination
- Exercise (correct)
- Surgery
- Medication
What is a characteristic of asthma symptoms?
What is a characteristic of asthma symptoms?
- They often get worse at night or when waking up (correct)
- They are worse during the day
- They are constant and unchanging
- They are only triggered by infections
Which test is used to confirm an asthma diagnosis?
Which test is used to confirm an asthma diagnosis?
- Spirometry (correct)
- X-ray
- Blood test
- Echocardiogram
What is a sign of a positive challenge test?
What is a sign of a positive challenge test?
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What is the significance of a 20% increase in PEF after using salbutamol?
What is the significance of a 20% increase in PEF after using salbutamol?
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Why is it sometimes difficult to confirm an asthma diagnosis after treatment is started?
Why is it sometimes difficult to confirm an asthma diagnosis after treatment is started?
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In low and middle-income countries, what is a common issue with asthma diagnosis?
In low and middle-income countries, what is a common issue with asthma diagnosis?
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What is a benefit of using spirometry to diagnose asthma?
What is a benefit of using spirometry to diagnose asthma?
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What is the purpose of a bronchial challenge test?
What is the purpose of a bronchial challenge test?
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What is the significance of a low FEV1 in twice-daily peak flowmetry?
What is the significance of a low FEV1 in twice-daily peak flowmetry?
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