5 Questions
What is the characteristic triad of symptoms associated with asthma?
Breathlessness, cough, and wheezing
Which phenotype of asthma is characterized by a personal or family history of allergic asthma and co-occurrence with allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis?
Allergic asthma
What is the immunologic hallmark of allergic asthma?
High levels of allergen-specific IgE
How is eosinophilic asthma defined?
High levels of eosinophilic inflammation in the absence of atopy
What is a useful indicator of the presence of airway inflammation in eosinophilic asthma?
Blood eosinophil count of ≥300 cells/μL
Learn about the chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways known as asthma. This quiz covers the pathophysiology of asthma and explores different well-recognized asthma phenotypes and their characteristics.
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