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What is the characteristic 'asthma triad' typically associated with?
What is the characteristic 'asthma triad' typically associated with?
- Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways
- Potentially reversible with appropriate therapy or spontaneously
- Variable airflow bronchial obstruction
- Episodic attacks of breathlessness, cough, and wheezing (correct)
Which of the following is a common characteristic of Allergic asthma?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of Allergic asthma?
- Personal or family history of allergic asthma (correct)
- Blood eosinophil count of ≥300 cells/μL
- Elevated induced sputum eosinophils
- High levels of eosinophilic inflammation
What is the immunologic hallmark of Allergic asthma?
What is the immunologic hallmark of Allergic asthma?
- Blood eosinophil count of ≥300 cells/μL
- Elevated induced sputum eosinophils
- High levels of eosinophilic inflammation
- High levels of allergen-specific IgE (correct)
How is Eosinophilic asthma typically recognized?
How is Eosinophilic asthma typically recognized?
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What is a useful indicator of the presence of airway inflammation in Eosinophilic asthma?
What is a useful indicator of the presence of airway inflammation in Eosinophilic asthma?
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