Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
Types of Asthma
A
- Allergic
- Eosinophilic
- Neutrophilic
- Chronic Airflow Obstruction
- Recurrent exacerbation
2
Q
Allergic Asthma Biomarker
A
- High serum IgE
- Atopy
- High blood eosinophil
3
Q
Allergic Asthma Treatment
A
Anti-IgE
- Omalizumab
4
Q
Eosinophilic Asthma Biomarker
A
- Recurrent exacerbations
- Sputum eosinophils
- Steroid-dependent asthma
5
Q
Eosinophilic Asthma Treatment
A
Anti-interleukin-4 receptor alpha
- Dupilumab
6
Q
Neutrophilic Asthma Biomarker
A
Sputum neutrophils
7
Q
Neutrophilic Asthma Treatment
A
Macrolide antibiotics
- Azithromycin
8
Q
Chronic Airflow Obstruction Biomarker
A
- Airway wall remodeling
- Low FEV
- High serum periostin
9
Q
Chronic Airflow Obstruction Treatment
A
Anti-interleukin-13
- Lebrikizumab
10
Q
Recurrent Asthma Biomarker
A
- Sputum eosinophils
- Oral corticosteroid dose
11
Q
Recurrent Asthma Treatment
A
Anti-interleukin-S
- Mepolizumab
