Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What is asthma
A
Chronic respiratory condition
Inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs
2
Q
Symptoms
A
Wheezing
Breathlessness
Tightness
Coughing
3
Q
Causes
A
Hereditary
Allergy
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4
Q
How does allergy affect asthma
A
Stimulate IgE (anti allergen) antibodies
Mast cell activation
Smooth muscle contraction, mucus production etc
5
Q
Diagnosis for asthma
A
FeNO (measures nitrous oxide levels - sign of inflammation)
Soirometyty (how much air you can hold in your lungs)
Peak flow test (how fast you breathe out
6
Q
Treatment
A
Preventer
Relieve
