Bronchial Asthma Epidemiology Quiz
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Which age group has the peak age of onset for bronchial asthma?

  • Between 10-15 years
  • Between 5-10 years
  • Over 20 years
  • Under 1 year (correct)

    • What is the estimated prevalence of asthma in children aged 6-7 years old in Malaysia?

  • 10-15%
  • 9-13%
  • 15-20%
  • 6.4-9.4% (correct)

    • According to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) Guidelines, how is asthma defined?

  • A chronic bacterial infection of the airways
  • A genetic disorder affecting the airways
  • A viral infection affecting the lungs
  • A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways (correct)

    • Which of the following is a trigger factor for asthma?

    <p>Exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical presentation of chronic asthma?

    <p>Episodic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for assisted ventilation in severe acute asthma?

    <p>Coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for an acute asthma attack?

    <p>Nebulized Beta 2 agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asthma?

    <p>Increase in IgG immunoglobulins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic asthma is associated with

    <p>activation of eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is the most commonly prescribed preventer therapy in asthma?

    <p>Inhaled steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most common cause of a chronic slightly productive cough in the adult population is:

    <p>Chronic bronchial inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the estimated prevalence of asthma in children aged 13-14 years old in Malaysia?

    <p>13%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the estimated prevalence of asthma in children aged 6-7 years old in Malaysia?

    <p>9.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of people in Europe, UK, New Zealand, Australia, and US are affected by bronchial asthma?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a trigger factor for asthma?

    <p>Allergic rhinitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic asthma?

    <p>Reversible airflow obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an indication for assisted ventilation in severe acute asthma?

    <p>Deterioration of arterial blood gas tensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for an acute asthma attack?

    <p>Nebulized Beta 2 agonist every 15-30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asthma?

    <p>Increase in IgG immunoglobulins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic asthma is associated with

    <p>Activation of TH1 lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is the most commonly prescribed preventer therapy in asthma?

    <p>Inhaled steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most common cause of a chronic slightly productive cough in the adult population is

    <p>Chronic bronchial inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group has the highest prevalence of bronchial asthma according to the text?

    <p>Under 5 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated prevalence of asthma in children aged 13-14 years old in Malaysia according to the text?

    <p>9-13%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) Guidelines, how is asthma defined?

    <p>A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asthma?

    <p>Increase in IgG immunoglobulins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic asthma is associated with

    <p>Activation of TH1 lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is the most commonly prescribed preventer therapy in asthma?

    <p>Inhaled steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most common cause of a chronic slightly productive cough in the adult population is

    <p>Chronic bronchial inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trigger factor for asthma?

    <p>High humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic asthma?

    <p>Reversible airflow obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of a chronic slightly productive cough in the adult population?

    <p>Chronic bronchitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an indication for assisted ventilation in severe acute asthma?

    <p>Deterioration of arterial blood gas tensions despite optimal therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group has the highest prevalence of bronchial asthma according to the text?

    <p>13-14 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated prevalence of asthma in children aged 6-7 years old in Malaysia according to the text?

    <p>6.4-9.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) Guidelines, how is asthma defined?

    <p>A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic asthma?

    <p>Decreased permeability of submucosal capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is the most commonly prescribed preventer therapy in asthma?

    <p>Inhaled steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of a chronic slightly productive cough in the adult population?

    <p>Chronic bronchial inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asthma?

    <p>Increase in IgG immunoglobulins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic asthma?

    <p>Reversible airflow obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical presentation of chronic asthma?

    <p>Cough and breathlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an indication for assisted ventilation in severe acute asthma?

    <p>Coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for an acute asthma attack?

    <p>Nebulized Beta 2 agonist every 15-30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) Guidelines, what is the definition of asthma?

    <p>A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated prevalence of asthma in children aged 6-7 years old in Malaysia according to the text?

    <p>6.4-9.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group has the highest prevalence of bronchial asthma according to the text?

    <p>13-14 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic asthma?

    <p>Increase in IgG immunoglobulins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic asthma is associated with

    <p>Activation of eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is the most commonly prescribed preventer therapy in asthma?

    <p>Inhaled steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most common cause of a chronic slightly productive cough in the adult population is:

    <p>Chronic bronchial inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a trigger factor for asthma?

    <p>Laughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic asthma?

    <p>Irreversible obstruction of airflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of a chronic slightly productive cough in the adult population?

    <p>Aspirin sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for an acute asthma attack?

    <p>Nebulized Beta 2 agonist every 15-30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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