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What is an extrinsic factor of asthma mentioned in the text?
What is an extrinsic factor of asthma mentioned in the text?
- Asthma gene on chromosome 11
- Atopy
- Bronchial hyper-reactivity
- House dust mite faeces (correct)
Which factor is classified as an intrinsic factor of asthma?
Which factor is classified as an intrinsic factor of asthma?
- Pollens
- Dermatophagoides pteromysinus
- Bronchial hyper-reactivity an atopy (correct)
- immune disorder
What is a characteristic symptom of asthma according to the text?
What is a characteristic symptom of asthma according to the text?
- Morning dipping
- Barrel chest
- Quietening of voice
- Decreased FEV1/FVC ratio and Morning dipping (correct)
How can asthma be detected based on the information provided?
How can asthma be detected based on the information provided?
Which management approach is NOT listed for managing asthma in the text?
Which management approach is NOT listed for managing asthma in the text?
What fungal infection can be caused by an asthma inhaler according to the text?
What fungal infection can be caused by an asthma inhaler according to the text?
What type of dyspnoea occurs when a person is awakened by shortness of breath?
What type of dyspnoea occurs when a person is awakened by shortness of breath?
Which upper respiratory tract infection is characterized by laryngeal oedema and a hoarse voice?
Which upper respiratory tract infection is characterized by laryngeal oedema and a hoarse voice?
What causes sinusitis, leading to pain and inflammation in the sinuses?
What causes sinusitis, leading to pain and inflammation in the sinuses?
Which virus causes the common cold?
Which virus causes the common cold?
What is the main characteristic noise associated with upper airway obstruction during inhalation?
What is the main characteristic noise associated with upper airway obstruction during inhalation?
Which upper respiratory tract infection is commonly known as a sore throat?
Which upper respiratory tract infection is commonly known as a sore throat?
What is the characteristic feature of asthma related to airway responsiveness?
What is the characteristic feature of asthma related to airway responsiveness?
Neuraminidase in Orthomyxovirus is responsible for:
Neuraminidase in Orthomyxovirus is responsible for:
Haemagglutinin in Orthomyxovirus is primarily for:
Haemagglutinin in Orthomyxovirus is primarily for:
What type of dyspnoea occurs when a person is awakened by shortness of breath?
What type of dyspnoea occurs when a person is awakened by shortness of breath?
Which upper respiratory tract infection is characterized by laryngeal oedema and a hoarse voice?
Which upper respiratory tract infection is characterized by laryngeal oedema and a hoarse voice?
What causes sinusitis, leading to pain and inflammation in the sinuses?
What causes sinusitis, leading to pain and inflammation in the sinuses?
Which virus causes the common cold?
Which virus causes the common cold?
What is the main characteristic noise associated with upper airway obstruction during inhalation?
What is the main characteristic noise associated with upper airway obstruction during inhalation?
What is a characteristic feature of asthma related to airway responsiveness?
What is a characteristic feature of asthma related to airway responsiveness?
What is an extrinsic factor of asthma mentioned in the text?
What is an extrinsic factor of asthma mentioned in the text?
Neuraminidase in Orthomyxovirus is responsible for:
Neuraminidase in Orthomyxovirus is responsible for:
Haemagglutinin in Orthomyxovirus is primarily for:
Haemagglutinin in Orthomyxovirus is primarily for:
Neuraminidase in Orthomyxovirus is responsible for:
Neuraminidase in Orthomyxovirus is responsible for:
Which factor is most likely to exacerbate asthma symptoms in atopic patients?
Which factor is most likely to exacerbate asthma symptoms in atopic patients?
What is the main reason behind the characteristic 'morning dipping' of asthma symptoms?
What is the main reason behind the characteristic 'morning dipping' of asthma symptoms?
Which of the following would be an intrinsic factor contributing to bronchial hyper-reactivity in asthma?
Which of the following would be an intrinsic factor contributing to bronchial hyper-reactivity in asthma?
How can asthma inhaler use lead to a fungal infection, and what preventive measure is recommended?
How can asthma inhaler use lead to a fungal infection, and what preventive measure is recommended?
Which of the following should be avoided in dental treatment of asthmatic patients due to the risk of candida overgrowth?
Which of the following should be avoided in dental treatment of asthmatic patients due to the risk of candida overgrowth?
What component of asthma management is focused on maintaining adequate airway hydration?
What component of asthma management is focused on maintaining adequate airway hydration?
'Barrel chest' is a sign seen in asthmatic patients due to:
'Barrel chest' is a sign seen in asthmatic patients due to:
'Quietening of voice' in asthmatic patients could be attributed to:
'Quietening of voice' in asthmatic patients could be attributed to:
'Allergen provocation test' is a method used for detecting asthma by:
'Allergen provocation test' is a method used for detecting asthma by:
What can be a significant cause for worsening asthma symptoms over time?
What can be a significant cause for worsening asthma symptoms over time?
What is the primary cause of excess mucus production in asthmatic patients?
What is the primary cause of excess mucus production in asthmatic patients?
Which factor contributes to asthma by inducing inflammation in the airway walls?
Which factor contributes to asthma by inducing inflammation in the airway walls?
What is a common symptom of asthma that is often worse in the early morning?
What is a common symptom of asthma that is often worse in the early morning?
Which sign of asthma is characterized by a decrease in movements and hyperinflation of the chest (barrel chest)?
Which sign of asthma is characterized by a decrease in movements and hyperinflation of the chest (barrel chest)?
How can asthma exacerbation be avoided during dental treatments?
How can asthma exacerbation be avoided during dental treatments?
What is an effective preventive measure to avoid oral candidiasis caused by asthma inhalers?
What is an effective preventive measure to avoid oral candidiasis caused by asthma inhalers?
What is the primary cause of sinusitis according to the text?
What is the primary cause of sinusitis according to the text?
Which upper respiratory tract infection is characterized by inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi?
Which upper respiratory tract infection is characterized by inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi?
What is the common cause of pharyngitis as mentioned in the text?
What is the common cause of pharyngitis as mentioned in the text?
Which respiratory condition is characterized by coughing up blood?
Which respiratory condition is characterized by coughing up blood?
What defines the sound known as 'wheeze' in the context provided?
What defines the sound known as 'wheeze' in the context provided?
What distinguishes orthopnoea from paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea based on the text?
What distinguishes orthopnoea from paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea based on the text?
What is a common cause of lung cancer according to the text?
What is a common cause of lung cancer according to the text?
Which type of lung cancer is characterized by rapid growth rate and early metastasis?
Which type of lung cancer is characterized by rapid growth rate and early metastasis?
What clinical feature of lung cancer involves damage to the cervical sympathetic chain?
What clinical feature of lung cancer involves damage to the cervical sympathetic chain?
What is a systemic clinical feature of lung cancer related to abnormal hormone production according to the text?
What is a systemic clinical feature of lung cancer related to abnormal hormone production according to the text?
Which condition is defined as the inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi?
Which condition is defined as the inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi?
What metastatic clinical feature of lung cancer can lead to muscle disorders according to the text?
What metastatic clinical feature of lung cancer can lead to muscle disorders according to the text?
What distinguishes small cell lung cancer from non-small cell lung cancer?
What distinguishes small cell lung cancer from non-small cell lung cancer?
'Hoarse voice' in lung cancer patients is primarily due to the involvement of which nerve?
'Hoarse voice' in lung cancer patients is primarily due to the involvement of which nerve?
'Jaundice' as a symptom in lung cancer most likely indicates metastasis to which organ?
'Jaundice' as a symptom in lung cancer most likely indicates metastasis to which organ?
Which local clinical feature of lung cancer can result in unilateral ptosis and miosis?
Which local clinical feature of lung cancer can result in unilateral ptosis and miosis?
What is the primary cause of chronic bronchitis?
What is the primary cause of chronic bronchitis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic bronchitis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic bronchitis?
How is chronic bronchitis diagnosed?
How is chronic bronchitis diagnosed?
What are the common symptoms of chronic bronchitis?
What are the common symptoms of chronic bronchitis?
What treatments are commonly used for chronic bronchitis?
What treatments are commonly used for chronic bronchitis?
How is emphysema diagnosed pathologically?
How is emphysema diagnosed pathologically?
What are common symptoms of emphysema?
What are common symptoms of emphysema?
Why is oxygen therapy NOT recommended for chronic bronchitis?
Why is oxygen therapy NOT recommended for chronic bronchitis?
What are two common signs and symptoms of pneumonia?
What are two common signs and symptoms of pneumonia?
Which investigation is NOT typically used to detect pneumonia?
Which investigation is NOT typically used to detect pneumonia?
What is a key treatment used for pneumonia?
What is a key treatment used for pneumonia?
What syndrome causes aspiration pneumonia?
What syndrome causes aspiration pneumonia?
What can cause a lung abscess?
What can cause a lung abscess?
What is the primary cause of tuberculosis?
What is the primary cause of tuberculosis?
Why should dental staff be vaccinated with BCG, as per the text?
Why should dental staff be vaccinated with BCG, as per the text?
What is the reason for postponing treatment for patients with known smear-positive pulmonary TB?
What is the reason for postponing treatment for patients with known smear-positive pulmonary TB?
What side effect is commonly associated with Rifampicin, as mentioned in the text?
What side effect is commonly associated with Rifampicin, as mentioned in the text?
What does Isoniazid commonly cause, according to the text?
What does Isoniazid commonly cause, according to the text?
In what period can M. tuberculosis survive on equipment and surfaces, based on the text?
In what period can M. tuberculosis survive on equipment and surfaces, based on the text?
What is the main characteristic tissue change in sarcoidosis?
What is the main characteristic tissue change in sarcoidosis?
What distinguishes Wegener's granulomatosis according to the text?
What distinguishes Wegener's granulomatosis according to the text?
What is the result of macrophage failure due to inhaled inorganic dusts in pneumoconioses?
What is the result of macrophage failure due to inhaled inorganic dusts in pneumoconioses?
What is a characteristic symptom of anaphylaxis, as per the text?
What is a characteristic symptom of anaphylaxis, as per the text?
