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What is defined as recurrent reversible airway obstruction, with attacks of wheeze and shortness of breath?
What is defined as recurrent reversible airway obstruction, with attacks of wheeze and shortness of breath?
- Pneumonia
- Emphysema
- COPD
- Asthma (correct)
Which condition results in bronchial hyper-responsiveness and recurrent reversible airway obstruction?
Which condition results in bronchial hyper-responsiveness and recurrent reversible airway obstruction?
- Influenza
- Bronchial Asthma (correct)
- Sinusitis
- Tuberculosis
What is a life-threatening consequence of severe asthma attacks?
What is a life-threatening consequence of severe asthma attacks?
- Hypercapnia
- Bradypnea
- Hypoxaemia (correct)
- Tachypnea
Which feature of asthma causes the recurrent reversible airway obstruction?
Which feature of asthma causes the recurrent reversible airway obstruction?
What common symptom often accompanies wheeze and shortness of breath during asthma attacks?
What common symptom often accompanies wheeze and shortness of breath during asthma attacks?
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Asthma
Asthma
A condition marked by recurrent, reversible airway obstruction, triggering wheezing and shortness of breath.
Bronchial Asthma
Bronchial Asthma
A type of asthma characterized by bronchial hyper-responsiveness and recurrent, reversible airway obstruction.
Hypoxaemia
Hypoxaemia
A life-threatening condition resulting from severe asthma attacks, characterized by low blood oxygen.
Airway inflammation
Airway inflammation
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Nocturnal Cough
Nocturnal Cough
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