18 Questions
What is the typical spirometric finding in asthma patients after bronchodilator treatment?
Increase in FEV1 and flow rates
What is a characteristic of the cough phenotype of asthma?
Cough is the only symptom, often in children, and often at night
What is occupational asthma?
A type of asthma caused or aggravated by occupational factors
What is the effect of inhaled corticosteroids on PEF rates in asthma patients?
It increases PEF rates and decreases morning dipping
What is a characteristic of spirometric measurements in asthma patients?
FEV1 represents the highest of 3 reproducible measurements
What is a characteristic of occupational asthma symptoms?
Symptoms vary on working days and weekends/holidays
What is a characteristic of symptoms in asthma diagnosis?
Symptoms often get worse at night or when waking up
Which of the following is not a diagnostic test for asthma?
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
What is a common indicator of asthma diagnosis in low and middle-income countries?
20% increase in PEF after 2 puffs of salbutamol
What is the purpose of confirming the diagnosis of asthma before treating?
To ensure proper treatment and prevent overtreatment
What is a characteristic of asthma symptoms in relation to exercise?
Symptoms can be provoked by exercise, among other triggers
What is the effect of inhaled glucocorticosteroids on asthma symptoms?
Symptoms, variability in lung function, and airway hyperresponsiveness are decreased
What is a characteristic symptom pattern of asthma?
Good and bad days, but always daily symptoms and exertional dyspnea
What is a feature of lung function in asthma?
Record of persistent airflow limitation (FEV1/FVC < 0.7 post-BD)
Which of the following is a risk factor for COPD?
Exposure to biomass fuels
What is a characteristic of the time course of asthma?
Variation in symptoms over minutes, hours, or days
What is a feature of asthma diagnosis?
Previous doctor diagnosis of asthma
What is a characteristic of COPD treatment?
Rapid-acting bronchodilators provide only limited relief
This quiz covers the interpretation of spirometric findings and peak expiratory flow (PEF) recordings in patients with asthma, including the effects of bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids.
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