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Which atypical micro-organisms have been identified in the mechanism of severe asthma?
Which atypical micro-organisms have been identified in the mechanism of severe asthma?
- Cytomegalovirus and Streptococcus
- Legionella and E. coli
- Mycoplasma and Chlamydia (correct)
- Mycoplasma and Influenza
What drugs are known to trigger bronchoconstriction in patients with bronchial asthma?
What drugs are known to trigger bronchoconstriction in patients with bronchial asthma?
- Antibiotics and Antihistamines
- Antidepressants and Antacids
- Beta-blockers and Cholinergic drugs (correct)
- NSAIDs and Steroids
Which food allergens are implicated in causing asthma in a few cases?
Which food allergens are implicated in causing asthma in a few cases?
- Tomatoes and Oranges
- Peanuts and Shellfish
- Egg, Milk, and Wheat (correct)
- Soy and Corn
What type of diet is associated with an increased risk of bronchial asthma?
What type of diet is associated with an increased risk of bronchial asthma?
Which one of the following is a common trigger of asthma exacerbations according to the text?
Which one of the following is a common trigger of asthma exacerbations according to the text?
How can stress influence asthma according to the text?
How can stress influence asthma according to the text?
Which drug is used to manage bronchospasm and hypoxia quickly during an asthma exacerbation?
Which drug is used to manage bronchospasm and hypoxia quickly during an asthma exacerbation?
What is the primary aim of treatment during the management of an asthma exacerbation?
What is the primary aim of treatment during the management of an asthma exacerbation?
Which medication can cause cardiac arrhythmias and tachycardia as side effects?
Which medication can cause cardiac arrhythmias and tachycardia as side effects?
What is the mode of administration for Ketotifen?
What is the mode of administration for Ketotifen?
Which drug is used for asthma uncontrolled with inhaled steroids?
Which drug is used for asthma uncontrolled with inhaled steroids?
What clinical feature is indicative of acute severe asthma or status asthmaticus?
What clinical feature is indicative of acute severe asthma or status asthmaticus?
What is classified as controlled asthma?
What is classified as controlled asthma?
Which of the following indicates poorly controlled asthma?
Which of the following indicates poorly controlled asthma?
What is emphasized as an important component of patient education in asthma management?
What is emphasized as an important component of patient education in asthma management?
How can asthma exacerbation be reduced according to the text?
How can asthma exacerbation be reduced according to the text?
Which factor can worsen asthma control and increase medication needs?
Which factor can worsen asthma control and increase medication needs?
What role does diet play in asthma management based on the text?
What role does diet play in asthma management based on the text?
