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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of bronchial asthma?

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

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

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

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

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

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