Asthma Flashcards

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Define asthma

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What are the etiology and risk factors of asthma

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3
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How is asthma developed

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4
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How does smooth muscle contraction and vascular leakage occur

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5
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What are the symptoms of chronic asthma

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6
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What are the signs of asthma

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7
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How is the severity of asthma determined

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8
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Explain acute severe asthma

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9
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What are the symptoms of acute severe asthma

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10
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What are the signs of acute severe asthma

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11
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Explain the diagnosis of asthma

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12
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What is the laboratory test for asthma

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Complete blood count

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13
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What is the laboratory test in acute severe asthma

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14
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What are the diagnostic/ monitoring procedures

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15
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Explain the peak expiratory flow ranges

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16
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Explain the peak flow meter and its purpose

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17
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What are the desired outcomes of the chronic asthma ?

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Reduce impairment (reduce the severity of the current situation)
Reduce risks (reduce the future attacks/severity)

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Explain reduce impairment in chronic asthma ?

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19
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Explain reduce risk in chronic asthma

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20
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What is the desired outcomes in acute severe asthma

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