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What is the recommended treatment for people 12 years and older with the delta F 508 mutation?
What is the recommended treatment for people 12 years and older with the delta F 508 mutation?
- Steroids
- Pancreatic enzyme supplements (correct)
- Bronchodilators
- Antibiotics
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for people with delta F 508 mutation?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for people with delta F 508 mutation?
- O2 therapy
- Airway clearance techniques
- Antibiotics for infections
- Lung transplantation (correct)
Which medication is used as an antibiotic for people with the delta F 508 mutation?
Which medication is used as an antibiotic for people with the delta F 508 mutation?
- Amikacin (correct)
- Tobramycin
- Bronchodilators
- Duoneb
What is a common airway clearance technique recommended for people with the delta F 508 mutation?
What is a common airway clearance technique recommended for people with the delta F 508 mutation?
What is the prognosis for individuals with early diagnosis and comprehensive care?
What is the prognosis for individuals with early diagnosis and comprehensive care?
What specialist care is crucial for managing cystic fibrosis?
What specialist care is crucial for managing cystic fibrosis?
Which treatment shows promise in treating the underlying genetic defect of cystic fibrosis?
Which treatment shows promise in treating the underlying genetic defect of cystic fibrosis?
What is the life expectancy for people born before 2018?
What is the life expectancy for people born before 2018?
What therapy involves inhaling a medication to improve lung function?
What therapy involves inhaling a medication to improve lung function?
What is NOT a common medication used as a bronchodilator for cystic fibrosis?
What is NOT a common medication used as a bronchodilator for cystic fibrosis?
What is the hallmark characteristic of extrinsic asthma?
What is the hallmark characteristic of extrinsic asthma?
In which type of asthma is there a hypersensitivity to allergens or external factors?
In which type of asthma is there a hypersensitivity to allergens or external factors?
What condition is indicated by the presence of pulsus paradoxus in acute exacerbation of asthma?
What condition is indicated by the presence of pulsus paradoxus in acute exacerbation of asthma?
What is the primary cause of intrinsic asthma?
What is the primary cause of intrinsic asthma?
What is the most common environmental factor causing extrinsic asthma?
What is the most common environmental factor causing extrinsic asthma?
What is the impact of chronic asthma on bronchioles?
What is the impact of chronic asthma on bronchioles?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the etiology/pathogenesis of asthma?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the etiology/pathogenesis of asthma?
What is the characteristic impact of an asthma exacerbation on respiratory airway resistance (RAW)?
What is the characteristic impact of an asthma exacerbation on respiratory airway resistance (RAW)?
What is a common subjective symptom experienced by individuals with asthma?
What is a common subjective symptom experienced by individuals with asthma?
What happens to the diffusion capacity and V>Q (dead space) during hyperinflation in asthma?
What happens to the diffusion capacity and V>Q (dead space) during hyperinflation in asthma?
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