Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause of asthma?
A
Atopy, airway hyper responsiveness
2
Q
What is asthma?
A
Bronchial muscle contraction resulting in mucosal inflammation
3
Q
What are the signs of asthma?
A
Tachypnoea, wheeze, hyperinflated chest, hyper resonant percussion, decreased air entry
4
Q
What are the symptoms of asthma?
A
Intermittent dyspnoea, wheeze, nocturnal cough, sputum production
5
Q
What are the investigations for asthma?
A
Peak Flow, Spirometry, Exercise Tolerance Test, CXR, FBC, Corticosteroid Trial
6
Q
What is the treatment for asthma?
A
Inhaled beta agonist, inhaled corticosteroid, LABA, theophylline
