Asthma Treatment Guidelines

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What is a common trigger for asthma symptoms?

Vaccination

Exercise (correct)

Surgery

Medication

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?

Spirometry (correct)

X-ray

Blood test

Echocardiogram

What is a sign of a positive challenge test?

FEV1 decrease ≥20% Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a 20% increase in PEF after using salbutamol?

It is an indication of asthma Signup and view all the answers

Why is it sometimes difficult to confirm an asthma diagnosis after treatment is started?

Because symptoms and variability in lung function decrease with treatment Signup and view all the answers

In low and middle-income countries, what is a common issue with asthma diagnosis?

Asthma is often underdiagnosed Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using spirometry to diagnose asthma?

It provides an accurate diagnosis of asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bronchial challenge test?

To diagnose asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a low FEV1 in twice-daily peak flowmetry?

It indicates a diagnosis of asthma Signup and view all the answers

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What is a common trigger for asthma symptoms?

What is a characteristic of asthma symptoms?

Which test is used to confirm an asthma diagnosis?

What is a sign of a positive challenge test?

What is the significance of a 20% increase in PEF after using salbutamol?

Why is it sometimes difficult to confirm an asthma diagnosis after treatment is started?

In low and middle-income countries, what is a common issue with asthma diagnosis?

What is a benefit of using spirometry to diagnose asthma?

What is the purpose of a bronchial challenge test?

What is the significance of a low FEV1 in twice-daily peak flowmetry?

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