5 Questions
What is defined as recurrent reversible airway obstruction, with attacks of wheeze and shortness of breath?
Asthma
Which condition results in bronchial hyper-responsiveness and recurrent reversible airway obstruction?
Bronchial Asthma
What is a life-threatening consequence of severe asthma attacks?
Hypoxaemia
Which feature of asthma causes the recurrent reversible airway obstruction?
Airways inflammation
What common symptom often accompanies wheeze and shortness of breath during asthma attacks?
Nocturnal Cough
Learn about bronchial asthma, a condition characterized by recurrent reversible airway obstruction, wheezing, shortness of breath, and nocturnal cough. Severe attacks can be life-threatening due to hypoxemia. Understand the essential features including airways inflammation and bronchial hyper-responsiveness.
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