asthma Flashcards
1
Q
bronchotrestriction caused by?
A
airway hyper responsiveness
2
Q
why do you get mucosal swelling and inflammation and increased mucus production ?
A
mast cell degranulation and release of inflammatory mediators
3
Q
what are the three things seen in airway remodelling?
A
smooth muscle hypertrophy, collagen depostition and basement membrane thickening
4
Q
cough dry or productive in asthma?
A
can be either - can bring up mucus
5
Q
variation in asthma?
A
diurnal variation ( worse at night and in the morning)
6
Q
what is important to ask in terms of allergy?
A
do you have eczema/hayfever
7
Q
at home ?
A
do you have any pets, has anything changed recently at home
8
Q
how does it impact on your life? do you have to take days off work or school?
A
exercise tolerance
