Respiratory Tract Disorders Quiz
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What is a characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to bronchial asthma?

  • Release of histamine and leukotrienes
  • Contraction of bronchial smooth muscles
  • Acute attacks
  • Continuous symptoms (correct)
  • Which of the following is a symptom of bronchial asthma?

  • Nasal congestion
  • Sore throat
  • Wheezing (correct)
  • Fever
  • Which of the following is a treatment for bronchial asthma?

  • Anti-inflammatory agents e.g. corticosteroids (correct)
  • Antipyretics and analgesics
  • Nasal decongestants
  • Expectorants
  • What is a characteristic of cold (acute rhinitis) as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Nasal congestion &amp; Sneezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a treatment for cold and flu mentioned in the text?

    <p>Nasal decongestants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of bronchial asthma?

    <p>Contraction of bronchial smooth muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are anticholinergics not recommended for the treatment of bronchial asthma?

    <p>They inhibit bronchial secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of cold (acute rhinitis) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Nasal decongestion &amp; Sneezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is tea not suitable for the treatment of asthma according to the text?

    <p>Theophylline in tea cannot be used to treat asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in terms of symptoms?

    <p>Asthma has acute attacks, while COPD has continuous symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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