Asthma

Question 1

caused by partial airway obstruction that can be treated with meds; may also have airway inflammation and airway irritability

Answer 1

Asthma (5% - 10%)

Question 2

What is the risk of developing asthma if one parent has asthma?

Answer 2

33%

Question 3

If both parents are asthmatic, what is the chance of child having ashtma?

Answer 3

70%

Question 4

Triggers

Answer 4

Seasonal
Pollen
Cold air
URI
Pollution
perfumes
Pets
Cockroaches
Exercise

Question 5

phenomenon in which routine inhalaional exposure to substance, often at work or hobby, leads to Sx with each exposure

Answer 5

occupational asthma

Question 6

how much should FEV1 increase after medication in order to Dx asthma

Answer 6

200mL and 12% compared to baseline or increase of 10% of predicted value

Question 7

other tests to Dx asthma

Answer 7

Methacholine Test
Oscillometry
Exhaled Nitric Oxide (eNO)

Question 8

corticosteroids

Answer 8

Flovent

Question 9

combo corticosteroids and long acting beta agonist

Answer 9

Advair

Symbicort

Question 10

leukotriene modifiers

Answer 10

Singulair

Question 11

What is Xolair? When can it be given?

Answer 11

for severe asthma and year round allergy Sx with patients at least 12 years old
given every 2 to 4 weeks as long as asthma persists