Asthma

Question 1

Asthma – episocic bronchial obstruction, may lead to permanent damage; two types:

Answer 1

Extrinsic and intrinsic; asthma is uaually a combination of both types

Question 2

Asthma (Pathophysiology) Antigen binds with IgE on mast cells relasing_______ and other chemical mediators

Answer 2

Histamine, Prostaglandin

Question 3

Histamine causes contraction of smooth muscles

Answer 3

Bronchoconstriction

Question 4

Inflammation with edema and increased secretion of thick_______ which may totally obstruct_______

Answer 4

mucous, airflow

Question 5

May develop ______

Answer 5

hypoxia

Question 6

Status asthmaticus

Answer 6

persistent severe attack, may be fatal

Question 7

Asthma (Etiology)

Answer 7

Hypersensitive airways

Question 8

Internal causes:

Answer 8

genetic predispostion, specific antigens

Question 9

External causes:

Answer 9

Exercise, cold air, cigarette smoke

Question 10

Clinical findings

Answer 10

• Cough
• Dispnea
• Tight chest
• Wheezing
• Thick Fenacious mucus
• Tachycardia
• Respiratory failure: decreased responsiveness, decreased PO2 and increased CO2

Question 11

Asthma Medical Treatment

Answer 11

• Avoid
• Good ventilation/air exchange:
• Breathing techniques
• Regular swimming
• Inhalers

Question 12

Asthma (Drugs)

Answer 12

Corticosteroids (Decr inflammation)

Preventive decrease hypersenfitive response