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Bronchial Asthma Flashcards

1
Q

FEV1/FVC ratio indicative of OBSTRUCTIVE diseases

A

<0.70

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2
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Responsible treatment for DECREASE in MORTALITY among ASTHMATICS

A

Widespread use of ICS

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3
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MAJOR RISK FACTOR of asthma

A

ATOPY

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4
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Physiologic abnormality of asthma

A

AIRWAY HYPERRESPONSIVENESS

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5
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Non-invasive test used to demonstrate presence of EOSINOPHILIC airways

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FUNCTIONAL EXHALED NO

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6
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Most common side effects of MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST

A

DRY MOUTH
(GLAUXOMA, URINARY RETENTION IN ELDERLY)

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7
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Local side effects of ICS

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~ Hoarseness
~ Oral Candidiasis

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8
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MOST COMMON side effects of THEOPHYLLINE

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Nausea
(Followed by tremors, palpitations)

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9
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Best means for preventing exercise-induced asthma

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Regular ICS use

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10
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Drugs CONTRAINDICATED among Asthmatics

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ASPIRIN
BETA BLOCKERS

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