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What is the initial diagnosis for Hannah's condition at the airways asthma clinic?
What is the initial diagnosis for Hannah's condition at the airways asthma clinic?
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- Paradoxical vocal cord motion
- Sports-induced asthma (correct)
- Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction
Why did doctors prescribe inhalers to Hannah initially?
Why did doctors prescribe inhalers to Hannah initially?
- To address the condition brought on during exercise (correct)
- To help with her throat tightness
- To alleviate her coughing and hoarseness
- To manage her chest tightness
What happened about a year ago that made Hannah realize her treatment was not helping much?
What happened about a year ago that made Hannah realize her treatment was not helping much?
- She began experiencing throat tightness
- The doctors changed her medication
- She was diagnosed with a rare type of asthma
- She suffered a severe attack different from her usual symptoms (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an alternative diagnosis considered when EIB treatment fails?
Which of the following is NOT an alternative diagnosis considered when EIB treatment fails?
What is the pathophysiology associated with Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction?
What is the pathophysiology associated with Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with EILO?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with EILO?
What may be observed on spirometry in patients with EILO when symptomatic?
What may be observed on spirometry in patients with EILO when symptomatic?
What is considered the gold standard for diagnosis of EILO?
What is considered the gold standard for diagnosis of EILO?
Which of the following is NOT part of the treatment options for EILO?
Which of the following is NOT part of the treatment options for EILO?
What condition may be misdiagnosed as EIB initially due to similar symptoms?
What condition may be misdiagnosed as EIB initially due to similar symptoms?