Asthma/Asma Flashcards

1
Q

Asthma is a reversible lung disease characterized by obstruction or narrowing of the airways, which are typically inflamed and hyper-responsive, and produce thick secretions.

A

El asma es una enfermedad pulmonar reversible, caracterizada por la obstrucción o estrechamiento de las vías respiratorias, y produce secreciones espesas.

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2
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Symptoms range from mild wheezing and dyspnea to life-threatening respiratory failure.

A

Los síntomas varían de una respiración jadeante moderada y disnea a una falla respiratoria que pone en riesgo la vida.

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3
Q

How it happens.

A

Como sucede.

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4
Q

Animal dander.

A

Epitelio de animales.

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5
Q

House dust or mold.

A

Polvo o moho de las casa.

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6
Q

Kapok or feather pillows.

A

Almohadas de capoc o plumas.

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7
Q

It may be triggered by:

A

Puede ser causada por:

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8
Q

A severe respiratory infection.

A

Una infección.

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9
Q

Irritants.

A

Irritantes.

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10
Q

Emotional distress.

A

Estrés emocional.

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11
Q

Fatigue.

A

Fatiga.

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12
Q

Noxious fumes.

A

Vahos tóxicos.

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13
Q

Changes in the weather.

A

Cambios climáticos.

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14
Q

How we can treat it.

A

Como lo tratamos.

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15
Q

Treatment of asthma may involve:

A

El tratamiento del asma puede comprender:

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16
Q

Avoiding or removing precipitating factors.

A

La prevención o eliminación de los factores descencadenantes.

17
Q

Desensitization to specific allergen.

A

La desensibilizaciión al alergeno especifico.

18
Q

Drugs to dilate the bronchioles and decrease inflammation.

A

Medicamentos para dilatar los bronquiolos y disminuir la inflamación.

19
Q

Treatment during an acute asthma attack may include:

A

El tratamiento durante un acceso de asma grave o estado asmático puede incluir:

20
Q

Aggressive drug therapy.

A

Terapia agresiva con medicamentos.

21
Q

Oxygen administration.

A

Administración de oxigeno.

22
Q

I.V. fluids.

A

Fluidos intravenosos.

23
Q

Intubation and mechanical ventilation, if necessary.

A

Entubación y ventilación mecánica, si es necesario.