281 - Asthma Flashcards
Asthma is an __ disease.
obstructive
As developed countries become more ___, the number of asthma cases increases .
urban
The increase in __ disease is correlated with the increase in asthma.
allergic
The prevalence of __ and other allergic diseases has also increased over the same time, suggesting that the reasons for the increase are likely to be __ rather than confined to the lungs.
atopy
systemic
Asthma can appear at any age, but peaks at __, more in __ (in adults there is not difference between sexes).
3
boys
As the patients gets older, they become less __, but reverts at an __ age.
symptomatic
elder
What are the risk factors for mortality due to asthma?
uncontrolled with frequent use in bronchodilators
low compliance to ICS treatment
previous admission due to severe asthma
The main risk factor for asthma is ___.
atopy
__ infections (__) are common triggers for asthma __.
viral
RSV
exacerbation
Living with __ and __ are risk factors for asthma, removing them can improve the clinical symptoms.
mold
moisture
Low ___ diet were found to increase the risk for asthma.
antioxidant
Low vitamin __ intake is a risk factor for asthma.
D
__, mostly in __, is a risk factor for asthma.
obesity
women
Air __ (diesel/NO2) is a risk factor for asthma.
pollution
Suspect occupational exposure when symptoms improve during the __ and __.
weekends
holidays
Name 5 other risk factors for asthma:
SGA
young maternal age
duration of breast feeding
paracetamol intake at a young age
Non-atopic/intrinsic asthma will have negative __ test for common inhalant __, and normal __.
skin
allergens
IgE
Intrinsic asthma is more common in __ patients with nasal __ and __ sensitivity.
older
polyps
aspirin
Intrinsic asthma tend to have more __ symptoms .
severe
B blockers can be __ for asthma patients.
dangerous
Physical activity is a common __, mostly in __.
trigger
children
EIA=__
Exercise-induced asthma
EIA usually starts after the exercise is __, and relived __ minutes after.
over
30
__ and __ air is a trigger for asthma.
cold
dry
How can you prevent EIA?
take Beta 2 agonist before exercise
Laughing is a __ for __.
trigger
asthma