[AC] Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
According to the Asthma Foundation, in NZ, over ________ people have asthma. This includes an estimated 1 in 4 children and 1 in 6 adults
A
600,000
2
Q
How common is hospital admissions because of asthma?
A
One of the most common causes of hospital admissions among NZ children
3
Q
Defined as a
A
‘common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterised by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm’
4
Q
The major pathological feature is inflammation resulting in …
A
hyper-responsiveness of the airways
