Asthma

Question 1

Immunotherapy for allergies

Answer 1

allergy shots are given and will be given in increased amounts to build immunity

Question 2

Build-up phase

Answer 2

immunotherapy injections are given every once a week for 7 months

Question 3

Maintenance phase

Answer 3

Injection is given every 2 -4 weeks for up to 5 years

Question 4

What is the issue with prolonged corticosteroid use?

Answer 4

sodium retention through a direct action on the kidney.

Question 5

what is the difference between asthma and copd

Answer 5

copd and asthma are similar but copd worsens over time

Question 6

Bronchodilator

Answer 6

can be used as a preventative measure when used with a steroid and bronchodilators provide a quick open of the airways

Question 7

corticosteroids

Answer 7

reduce swelling and inflammation caused by asthma. using this medication can lead to better asthma control, fewer symptoms, and flare ups.

Question 8

what is the main treatment in medicine

Answer 8

inhalers/tablets

Question 9

hygiene hypothesis

Answer 9

developing countries have low antibiotic use, poor sanitation, rural areas have lower rates of asthma due to the exposure of non pathogenic bacteria and viruses during childhood.

Question 10

what are the conditions related to the increased risk of asthma

Answer 10

caesarean of section and the use of antibiotics in early life.

Question 11

what is the relation between acetaminophen and asthma

Answer 11

reduces levels of glutathione levels which leads to higher levels of oxidative stress.

Question 12

allergen

Answer 12

an antigen which causes an abnormally vigorous immune response because the immune system sees it as a threat and attack it.

Question 13

cytokines

Answer 13

non antibody proteins released by a cell when it is contacted by a specific antigen

Question 14

ige

Answer 14

the antibody responsible for the allergic reaction response

Question 15

interleukins

Answer 15

a group of cytokines expressed by white blood cells

Question 16

leukotrienes

Answer 16

a group of chemicals produced by the body that accompanies inflammation.

Question 17

how is asthma diagnosed?

Answer 17

spirometry test- checking how much air you can exhale after taking a deep breathe
peak flow- a device which measure how hard you can breathe out

Question 18

who is more likely to have asthma?

Answer 18

puerto ricans and blacks, women when they are older and men when they are younger.