Asthma Special Primary Care Section Flashcards
What is the pathophys of asthma?
over production of IgE which results in blockage of beta-2 receptors
What is the pathophys of asthma?
over production of IgE which results in blockage of beta-2 receptors
What does the immune response of asthma cause?
inflammation and mucus production and bronchial smooth muscle contraction
What is FEV1/FVC in asthma?
Is asthma restrictive or obstructive?
obstructive
What will you see on x ray in asthma?
hyperinflation, flat diaphram (or it can be normal)
Is it more difficult to get air in or out in asthma?
out
How do you make the diagnosis of asthma?
clinical symptoms and the obstruction is reversible (usually with albuterol)
What are immune mediators that are used to treat asthma?
inhaled corticosteroids (beclamethasone, fluticason); leukotriene modifiers (montelukast-singulair); cromolyn (mast cell stabilizer)
What are the bronchodilators used to treat asthma?
short acting b2 agent (albuterol); long acting b2 (salmeterol); anticholinergics (ipratropium); magnesium; combined alpha and beta (epi)
What does the immune response of asthma cause?
inflammation and mucus production and bronchial smooth muscle contraction
What is FEV1/FVC in asthma?
Is asthma restrictive or obstructive?
obstructive
What will you see on x ray in asthma?
hyperinflation, flat diaphram (or it can be normal)
Is it more difficult to get air in or out in asthma?
out
