20 Questions
What is the recommended treatment for people 12 years and older with the delta F 508 mutation?
Pancreatic enzyme supplements
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for people with delta F 508 mutation?
Lung transplantation
Which medication is used as an antibiotic for people with the delta F 508 mutation?
Amikacin
What is a common airway clearance technique recommended for people with the delta F 508 mutation?
Pulmozyme (Dornase Alpha)
What is the prognosis for individuals with early diagnosis and comprehensive care?
Life expectancy of 56 years
What specialist care is crucial for managing cystic fibrosis?
Pulmonologists
Which treatment shows promise in treating the underlying genetic defect of cystic fibrosis?
Gene-modifying drugs
What is the life expectancy for people born before 2018?
~mid-40s
What therapy involves inhaling a medication to improve lung function?
(Dornase Alpha) therapy
What is NOT a common medication used as a bronchodilator for cystic fibrosis?
Nebulized hypertonic saline
What is the hallmark characteristic of extrinsic asthma?
Reversible airway narrowing
In which type of asthma is there a hypersensitivity to allergens or external factors?
Extrinsic asthma
What condition is indicated by the presence of pulsus paradoxus in acute exacerbation of asthma?
Respiratory failure
What is the primary cause of intrinsic asthma?
Emotional response
What is the most common environmental factor causing extrinsic asthma?
Pet dander
What is the impact of chronic asthma on bronchioles?
Hypertrophy, which is irreversible
Which factor does NOT contribute to the etiology/pathogenesis of asthma?
Regular exercise and physical activity
What is the characteristic impact of an asthma exacerbation on respiratory airway resistance (RAW)?
RAW increases only during an exacerbation
What is a common subjective symptom experienced by individuals with asthma?
Chest tightness
What happens to the diffusion capacity and V>Q (dead space) during hyperinflation in asthma?
Diffusion capacity decreases, V>Q increases
Test your knowledge of the symptoms and manifestations of cystic fibrosis in infants and children. This quiz covers respiratory distress, bowel obstruction, malnutrition, screening tests, and other common symptoms.
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