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6. Asthma Flashcards

1
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What are the main 3+1 symptoms for Asthma?

A

Combination of:

  1. Cough
  2. Wheeze
  3. Breathlessness
  4. Chest Tightness

With Variable Airflow Obstruction

(Also Airway Hyperresponsiveness/Inflammation)

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Roughly how many people in the UK receive treatment for Asthma?

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5.4 Million

1 in 11 Children, 1 in 12 Adults

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List 5 different phenotypes of Asthma

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  1. Allergic Asthma
  2. Non-Allergic Asthma
  3. Adult-onset (LATE) Asthma
  4. Asthma w Persistent Airflow Limitation
  5. Asthma with Obesity
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How does the Sympathetic NS affect the airways?

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Activating B2 Receptors

Bronchodilation + Mucociliary Clearance

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How does the Parasympathetic NS affect the airways?

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Activating Muscarinic Receptors

Bronchoconstriction

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What is the equation describing Flow?

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Pressure Change/Resistance

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How is Airflow increased? What rule do we use?

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Airflow can be increased by increasing the Pressure Change OR decreasing Airway resistance

Pouseille’s Law (1/r^4)

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What cells are responsible for causing the Acute Phase of Asthma?

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Mast Cells

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During the Acute phase of Asthma, what happens?

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Mucosal and Bronchial Wall inflammation

Induces a Bronchospasm due to:

  • Mucosal Oedema
  • Mucus Plugging
  • Smooth Muscle Spasm
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What cells are responsible for causing the Late Phase of Asthma?

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Th2 Helper Cells ->
B cells ->
IgE and Eosinophils

Leads to constriction and Muco-secretion

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What can cause Extrinsic Asthma?

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  1. Air pollution
  2. Allergen Exposure
  3. Genetics
  4. Hygiene Hypothesis
  5. Maternal Smoking
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What can cause Intrinsic Asthma?

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  1. Colds and Infections

2. Non-allergies

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What features make Asthma diagnosis MORE likely?

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  1. One of the following in episodes:
    - Wheeze
    - Breathlessness
    - Chest Tightness
    - Cough
  2. Variability: Worse at night AND morning
  3. Triggered by
    - Allergen
    - Beta Blocker
    - Cold Air
    - Drugs (Aspirin)
    - Exercise
  4. Family history of Atopy/Asthma
  5. Low PEFR/FEV
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What is the first step during diagnosing Asthma?

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Test for Airway Obstruction

  • Spirometry
  • Bronchodilator Reversibility
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How do we test for Variability?

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  1. PEF Charting

2. Challenge Testing

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How do we test for Eosinophilic Inflammation or ATOPY?

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  1. FeNO
  2. Blood eosinophil test
  3. Skin-Prick Test
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17
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List Five Differential Diagnoses for Wheezing

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  1. Asthma
  2. COPD
  3. Obstruction
  4. Pulmonary Oedema
  5. Anaphylaxis
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18
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What can we generally see in people with Asthma compared with COPD?

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  1. Daily FEV1 variation

2. Reversibility

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What can we generally see in people with COPD compared with Asthma?

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  1. Older
  2. Smoker
  3. Sputum
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Upon using a Bronchodilator, what is the diagnostic result after use for Asthmatics?

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> 12% or 200 mL improvement in their FEV1

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Upon performing a FENO test, what are we testing for and what is the result?

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Marker for Eosinophilic Inflammation

> 40 parts per billion

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22
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What is Eosinophilic Asthma?

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Phenotype of Asthma associated with Rise in NO in exhaled breath

Eosinophils use iNOS to make NO

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23
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What do we use for Direct Challenge Testing in Asthmatics?

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Methacholine

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24
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What is the diagnostic result of Direct Challenge Testing?

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Seeing the concentration needed to cause 20% fall in FEV1 of 8mg/ml or less
(PC20 - Provocation Concentration)

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What is the Accuracy rate of FENO?

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1 in 5 False Positive/Negative Rate

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26
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What is the Accuracy rate of DCT?

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2/3rds with Positive will have asthma

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27
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How often do we use Peak Flow Variability testing?

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Twice Daily over Two Weeks

Testing Diurnal Variation

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28
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What is the variability seen in Asthmatics during Peak Flow?

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20%

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29
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Name all tests you could do during diagnosis of Asthma

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  1. Spirometry
  2. Bronchodilator Reversibility
  3. FENO
  4. DCT
  5. Peak Flow Variability
  6. Skin Prick Test
  7. IgE
  8. FBC/Eosinophil Count
30
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What are the two main ways of arranging a Management Plan?

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  1. Specialist Nurse Review

2. Self-Management Plan

31
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What is the MoA of SABA/LABA?

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Sympathetic -> B2R -> Bronchodilation and Mucociliary Clearance

  • Relax SM
  • Relieve Bronchospasm
32
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Give 2 examples of SABA

A

Salbutamol

Terbutaline

33
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Give 2 examples of LABA

A

Salmeterol

Formoterol

34
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What are the main side effects of SABA/LABA

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  1. Tremor
  2. Agitation
  3. Tachycardia
  4. Sweating
35
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What is the MoA of Corticosteroids?

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Decrease Inflammation

36
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Give 3 examples of Corticosteroids

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Budesonide
Beclometasone
Fluticasone

37
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What are the main side effects of Corticosteroids?

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  1. Oral Candidiasis

2. Systemic Side effects

38
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What is the MoA of Leukotriene Antagonists?

A

Block LTR Receptors in SM

Reduces Bronchoconstriction

39
Q

Give an example of Leukotriene Antagonists

A

Montelukast

40
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What are the main Side Effects of LTRA

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  1. Nausea

2. Headache

41
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What is the MoA of Anti-IgE?

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  1. Monoclonal Antibody to IgE and Decreases IgE
42
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Give an example of Anti-IgE and how to administer it?

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Omalizumab (Subcutaneous)

43
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What are the main side effects of Anti-IgE?

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  1. Joint Pain
  2. Anaphylaxis
  3. Itching
  4. Nausea
  5. Headache
44
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When would you take Anti-IgE?

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When the patient is confirmed Allergic/IgE-mediated asthma and as an add-on to optimised standard therapy

Continuous/Frequent treatment with Oral CS

45
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What is the definition of uncontrolled Asthma?

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3+ Days a week with symptoms

3+ Days a week with required SABA relief

1+ Night with awakening due to asthma

46
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How can we assess Future risks of Asthma Attacks?

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  1. Ask about History of previous attacks
  2. Assess current asthma control
  3. Review Reliever use
  4. Children: Regard obesity and exposure
  5. Adults: Regard age, gender, lung function etc
47
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What are the 5 different types of Asthma in regards to severity?

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  1. Near-fatal
  2. Life-threatening
  3. Acute Severe
  4. Moderate
  5. Brittle
48
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What is considered Type 1 Brittle Asthma?

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  1. Wide PEF Variability (>40% diurnal variation) despite intense therapy
49
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What is considered Type 2 Brittle Asthma?

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  1. Sudden severe attacks despite apparently well-controlled asthma
50
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What is considered Moderate Asthma exacerbation?

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  1. Increasing symptoms
  2. No features of Acute-Severe
  3. PEF of 50-75% best or predicted
51
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What is considered Acute Severe Asthma Exacerbation?

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Any one of:

  1. PEF 33-50% best/predicted
  2. RR 25
  3. HR 110
  4. Cannot complete sentences in a breath
52
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What is considered Life-threatening Asthma?

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33-92-CHEST

  1. PEF< 33%
  2. Sats<92%
  3. Cyanosis
  4. HypOtension
  5. Exhaustion
  6. Silent Chest
  7. Tachycardia or Bradycardia
53
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What is considered Near Fatal Asthma?

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  1. Raised PaCO2

2. Needs Mechanical Ventilation with Raised inflation pressures

54
Q

Regarding Asthma patients who to admit and to discharge, who should we Admit?

A
  1. Life Threatening Attacks

2. Severe attacks persisting after initial treatment

55
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Regarding Asthma patients who to admit and to discharge, who should we Discharge?

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PEF > 75% after 1 hour UNLESS:

  1. Significant symptoms
  2. Pregnant
  3. Alone
  4. Learning difficulties
  5. Previous Near-Fatal/Brittle Asthma
56
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What drugs are best given to those who need immediate management of Asthma?

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  1. Oxygen
  2. Salbutamol
  3. Hydrocortisone/Prednisolone
  4. Ipratropium Bromide
  5. Theophylline
  6. Magnesium Sulphate
57
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How is Salbutamol given in an emergency situation?

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  1. Nebulised with Oxygen

2. 2.5-5mg given every 10 minutes

58
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What are the main side effects of Salbutamol?

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  1. Tremor
  2. Arrhythmias
  3. Hypokalemia (Monitor ECG)
59
Q

How is Hydrocortisone given in an emergency situation?

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  1. IV 100-200 mg QDS
60
Q

How is Prednisolone given in an emergency situation?

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  1. PO 40mg OD
61
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How is Ipratropium Bromide given in an emergency situation?

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  1. Nebulised with Oxygen

2. 500 ug every 4-6 hours

62
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What is the function of Ipratropium Bromide?

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Acts as a Muscarinic antagonist for bronchodilation

63
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What are the main side effects of Ipratropium Bromide?

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  1. Cough
  2. Headache
  3. Arrhythmias
  4. Dry Mouth
  5. Dizziness
  6. Nausea
64
Q

When is Magnesium Sulphate usually given?

A

In Acute Severe Asthma

65
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How is Ipratropium Bromide given in an emergency situation?

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  1. IV 1.2-2g over 20 minutes
66
Q

When should Theophylline be given for asthmatics?

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Life-threatening situations

May require senior guidance

67
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What are the side effects of Theophylline?

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  1. Palpitations
  2. Arrhythmias
  3. Seizures
  4. Alkali burns (Extravasation)
  5. Nausea
  6. Drug interactions
68
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When should the ITU be involved for asthmatics?

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  1. Any patients needing ventilatory support
  2. Near fatal asthma
  3. Life-threatening/Acute-Severe
69
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What should be monitored for Asthmatic Patients?

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  1. Regular Peak Flow
  2. Oxygen Sats + Chest Ausc
  3. ABG
  4. Bloods (K, Glucose)
  5. ECG (Potassium/Magnesium/Beta2)
70
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When monitoring asthmatic patients, when would you repeat ABG and how often?

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Repeat ABG every hour if:

  1. Hypoxic
  2. Normo-hypercapnoeic
  3. Patient deterioration
71
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When can discharges be planned for Asthma patients?

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  1. Improved Symptoms
    - Clinical signs compatible with home management
    - Therapy can be continued at home
  2. Improved Peak Flow
    - 75+% best/predicted
    - <25% diurnal varation
  3. Follow-up
    - After 48 hours
    - <30 days post discharge by GP/Nurse specialist

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