Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What is asthma?
A
Asthma is a heterogeneous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation
2
Q
How is asthma defined?
A
history of respiratory symptoms such as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough that vary over time and in intensity, together with variable expiratory airflow limitation.
3
Q
What are host factors that influence asthma expression and development?
A
Genetic
(Atopic
Airway hyper responsiveness)
Gender
Obesity
4
Q
What are environmental factors that influence asthma development and expression?
A
Indoor allergens Outdoor allergens Occupational sensitizers Tobacco smoke Air pollution Respiratory infections Diet
