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What is bronchial asthma medically defined as?
What is bronchial asthma medically defined as?
A clinical condition characterized by reversible airway narrowing as a result of increased airway responsiveness (or hypersensitivity) to different stimuli.
What are the two types of Asthma?
What are the two types of Asthma?
- Anaphylactic Asthma
- Intrinsic or Idiopathic Asthma (correct)
- Inflammatory Asthma
- Extrinsic or Allergic Asthma (aka atopic asthma) (correct)
What is the most common form of intrinsic asthma?
What is the most common form of intrinsic asthma?
Exercise-induced
What are three of the most common symptoms associated with asthma?
What are three of the most common symptoms associated with asthma?
Asthma attacks are typically associated with sleep.
Asthma attacks are typically associated with sleep.
Palpation and percussion are usually abnormal during an asthma attack.
Palpation and percussion are usually abnormal during an asthma attack.
On auscultation, diffuse expiratory wheezes with an increased expiratory time are often heard during an asthma attack.
On auscultation, diffuse expiratory wheezes with an increased expiratory time are often heard during an asthma attack.
In the event of a severe asthma attack, how should the patient be treated?
In the event of a severe asthma attack, how should the patient be treated?
A patient suffering a life-threatening asthma attack will present with a silent chest?
A patient suffering a life-threatening asthma attack will present with a silent chest?
Flashcards
Bronchial Asthma
Bronchial Asthma
A medical condition where airways narrow, caused by reactions to triggers.
Extrinsic Asthma
Extrinsic Asthma
Asthma triggered by allergens, often starting in childhood.
Intrinsic Asthma
Intrinsic Asthma
Asthma not linked to allergies, often appearing in adults.
Airway Responsiveness
Airway Responsiveness
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IgE
IgE
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Allergens
Allergens
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Bronchospasm
Bronchospasm
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FEV1
FEV1
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Study Notes
Bronchial Asthma Symptoms
- Coughing and expectoration of white viscous sputum
- Inability to speak
- Chest tightness
- Bradycardia
- Hyperinflation of thorax, voluntary at first to dilate airways; secondarily as a result of incomplete emptying
- Markedly reduced FEV1 (forced expiratory volume)
- Attacks typically last from a few minutes to several hours and are often associated with exercise or sleep.
- Palpation and percussion are usually normal although the chest can be hyper resonant.
- On auscultation, diffuse expiratory wheezes with an increased expiratory time are often heard.
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