Asthma, Urticaria/Angioedema, Etc. Flashcards
What is considered the most important component in successful pulmonary testing for the diagnosis of asthma?
A well-motivated, enthusiastic technician.
Obstruction results from ________, ________, and ________ which lines the airways, all resulting in the narrowing of the breathing passage.
Airway swelling.
Increased mucus production.
Constriction of the smooth muscle.
What is the medical term for skin lesions more commonly known as welts or hives?
Urticaria
What is another name for deep tissue swelling?
Angioedema
What is the term used for patients that is a direct result of trauma to the mast cell?
Dermographism
What is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching and a characteristic rash?
Atopic dermatitis
________ is caused by an immune response against a foreign substance that comes into contact with the skin.
Allergic contact dermatitis
What are the absolute contraindications to administering epinephrine?
There is NO contraindication.
Acute urticaria duration?
Less than 6 weeks.
Chronic urticaria duration?
Greater than 6 weeks.
Food-Pollen allergy affects as many ________ with seasonal allergic rhinitis.
40%
What are the 2 types of contact dermatitis?
Irritant contact dermatitis.
Allergic contact dermatitis.
What are the 2 types of reactions you can have from insect stings?
Toxic reactions.
Allergic reactions.
________ of the population will respond to candida.
80%
Candida ONLY ________ or greater is positive.
5mm
