14 Questions
Which condition may present with chest pain that is exacerbated with deep inspiration or cough?
Congestive heart failure
What is the major cause of transudative pleural effusion?
Hepatic hydrothorax
What is a common symptom of pneumonia?
Rapid breathing
What is the main cause of silicosis?
Exposure to silica dust
Which of the following is not a major cause of exudative pleural effusion?
Peritoneal dialysis
What causes hypersensitive pneumonitis?
Exposure to specific substances triggering an allergic reaction
Who is most at risk for Valley fever?
Farmers
Which occupation puts individuals at risk for asbestosis?
Construction workers
What is the major pathologic/structural change associated with asthma?
Smooth muscle constriction of bronchial airways (bronchospasm)
Which cells proliferate and cause enlargement of the bronchial mucous glands in asthma?
Goblet cells
What is the defining characteristic of asthma?
Variable airflow limitation and airway hyperresponsiveness
Which type of asthma occurs in the absence of an antigen-antibody reaction?
Extrinsic/Nonallergic/Nonatopic asthma
What happens to the airways in asthma as a result of chronic inflammation over time?
They become narrower and lose airway caliber (airway remodeling process)
What happens to the basement membrane of the bronchial mucosa in asthma?
It becomes thicker than normal
Test your knowledge of respiratory diseases by learning about the pathophysiology, aetiology, and clinical features of conditions such as asthma. Understand the definition, causes, and symptoms of respiratory illnesses.
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