Asthma- Newman

Question 1

essentials of asthma diagnosis

Answer 1

reversibility of airflow obstruction, either spontaneously or following bronchodilator therapy

limitation of airflow on pulmonary function testing or positive bronchoprovocation challenge

Question 2

curschmann spirals

Answer 2

characteristic finding in sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage specimens

extrusion of mucus plugs from subepithelial mucous gland ducts or bronchioles

Question 3

what is composed of eosinophil protein galectin-10

Answer 3

charcot-leyden crystals

Question 4

what is the strongest predisposing factor of asthma

Answer 4

history of atopy, eczema

Question 5

what is a good SABA to use in kids that are sensitive to cardiac effects of albuterol

Answer 5

levalbuterol