Asthma & COPD Flashcards
1
Q
Asthma
A
Inflammatory: disease of the lung characterized by intermittent or persistent airflow obstruction induced by inflammation and bronchoconstriction
Clinical Presentation:
- Wheezing
- Dyspnea
- Chest tightness
- Cough
- Tachycardia
- ↑ Respiratory rate