asthma Flashcards
1
Q
clin
A
intermit cough, dyspnea, wheezing
2
Q
risk factors host
A
Atopy (high IgE), AHR, male
3
Q
three hallmarks of asthma
A
airway inflammation, airway hyper responsiveness, airflow obstruction
4
Q
path of asthma
A
changes to airway epithelium>TH2> eosinophils/mast cells
5
Q
PFTs
A
AHR test, FEC decreases greater than 20% (NPV), obstructive ratio, broncho provocation >12
6
Q
types of meds
A
rapid B2, control meds (steroids), long act B2, anti IgE
7
Q
diagnosis
A
clin, FH, triggers, PFT, PE
8
Q
exam findings
A
skin, upper airway, lung, cardiac
