Bronchial Asthma Overview

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What is the impact of socioeconomic status on asthma?

  • It has no impact on asthma
  • It is a minor risk factor for asthma
  • It only affects children with asthma
  • The impact is enormous (correct)

According to the hygiene hypothesis, how does decreased infection in early life affect the immune system?

  • It biases the immune system towards an allergic phenotype (correct)
  • It boosts the immune system
  • It increases the risk of asthma
  • It has no effect on the immune system

Which of the following factors may protect against the development of asthma in children?

  • Infection with respiratory syncytial virus
  • Obesity
  • Dietary intake including vitamin E and selenium (correct)
  • Exposure to allergens

What is a common symptom of bronchial asthma?

<p>Cough (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor implicated in the development of asthma?

<p>Exposure to allergens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In childhood, who is more commonly affected by asthma?

<p>Boys (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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