Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects of Asthma Flashcards

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What is the epidemiology of asthma?

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What are the causes of asthma?

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What are the classifications of asthma?

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4
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Explain the pathophysiology of asthma

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What are the triad of features in asthma?

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What are the changes that occur in the asthmatic airway?

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7
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What are the immunological changes in asthma?

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8
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What are the 3 phases of asthma pathogenesis?

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9
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What are the symptoms of asthma?

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10
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Why is asthma diagnosis difficult in young children?

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What are the signs during exacerbation in asthma?

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12
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How is asthma diagnosed?

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13
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How is asthma monitored?

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14
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What changes occur as the severity of asthma increases?

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15
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What happens during moderate acute asthma?

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16
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What happens in acute severe asthma?

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17
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What happens in life-threatening asthma?

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18
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What happens in near-fatal asthma?

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19
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How can acute asthma be managed?

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20
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What are the 3 main changes in asthma and what medications can be used to treat them?

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21
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What are some other treatments for asthma?

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22
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What are the main aims of chronic asthma?

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23
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Explain the stepwise approach to chronic asthma

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24
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What are the 4 different types of inhalers?

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25
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Why is technique so important when using inhalers?

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