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?

<p>FEV1 decrease ≥20% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is an indication of asthma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Because symptoms and variability in lung function decrease with treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Asthma is often underdiagnosed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using spirometry to diagnose asthma?

<p>It provides an accurate diagnosis of asthma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bronchial challenge test?

<p>To diagnose asthma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It indicates a diagnosis of asthma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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