asthma Flashcards
1
Q
2 components?
A
- Smooth muscle dysfunction
- Inflammation
2
Q
smooth muscle dysfunction?
A
bronchoconstriction
bronchial hyper-reactivity
Hyperplasia
Inflammatory mediator release
3
Q
airway inflammation
A
inflammatory cell infiltration/activation
mucosal oedema
cellular profileration
epithelial damage
basement membrane thickening
4
Q
confirm asthma?
A
Spirometry or peak flow monitoring
• Reversibility testing
• Exercise testing
• Skin reactivity ~ skin prick tests
• IgE in plasma
• Allergen provocation
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