Asthma

Question 1

which type of immune cells induce the production of IgE?

Answer 1

th2

Question 2

response by which immune cell type within the lung triggers injury-repair mechanism leading to airway remodeling?

Answer 2

th2

Question 3

t/f evidence supports dairy elimination diet for asthma

Answer 3

false

Question 4

what dietary fat intake change can improve asthma symptoms?

Answer 4

increasing omega 3 and decreasing omega 6

Question 5

which specific dietary pattern has shown benefit in preventing and treating asthma?

Answer 5

Mediterranean

Question 6

which breathing technique can have positive effect on asthma symptoms?

Answer 6

Buteyko

Question 7

which form of mind-body exercise can have a beneficial effect on asthma symptoms?

Answer 7

yoga

Question 8

which vitamin has shown to be low in patients with high burden of asthma and increased risk of upper resp infection?

Answer 8

vitamin d

Question 9

what is the typical dosing of vitamin E supplement in the treatment of asthma?

Answer 9

400 IU/day

Question 10

which mineral is used to treat status asthmaticus?

Answer 10

magnesium

Question 11

selenium is incorporated into what enzyme, which protects against oxidative stress?

Answer 11

glutathione peroxidase

Question 12

how does increase consumption of omega 3 lead to less leukotriene synthesis?

Answer 12

blocking arachidonic acid metabolism

Question 13

t/f vitamin C , vitamin D, and vitamin E can be beneficial for asthma management

Answer 13

true

Question 14

salmeterol and formoterol are what type of medications?

Answer 14

LABA

Question 15

combination ICS and LABA inhalers carry what black box warning?

Answer 15

possibility of worsening of symptoms including increased asthma exacerbation risk and death

Question 16

what active ingredient in fruits/vegetables is particularly important for treatment of asthma?

Answer 16

antioxidants

Question 17

what is an alternative SABA to albuterol?

Answer 17

levalbuterol (Xopenex)