Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What is pathophysiology of asthma?
A
Chronic inflammation in the airways due to an environmental trigger causing an immune response. This causes lungs to narrow.
The smooth muscle in bronchioles spasm + increased mucus is released making it difficult to breathe.
2
Q
What are trigger substance for asthma?
A
Air pollution
Smoking
Dust
Medication ( Asprin + Beta blockers)
3
Q
What are risk factors for asthma?
A
Genetic
Environmental factors
4
Q
Symptoms of asthma?
A
coughing
wheezing
chest tightness
dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
Can see stuff in mucus:
- Curschmann spirals
- Charot-leyden crystals
