asthma Flashcards
1
Q
what is asthma
A
trigger in the environment will precipitate hyper-responsiveness (contstriction )of the bronchi - exercise, cold weather, dust, mold, roaches
2
Q
is asthma reversible?
A
yes, usually temporary and reversible
3
Q
asthma is a hyper-reactivity resonse t or f
A
true
4
Q
pathophysiology of asthma
A
trigger-IgE antibodies - attach to mast cells (granulate) -causing inflammation - hyper-reactivity
