Definitions and Symptoms Flashcards
1
Q
What is asthma and what three things characterises it?
A
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterised by
Airway Hyperresponsiveness
Diurnal variation
Reversibility
2
Q
What are the two types of Asthma?
A
- Extrinsic/Atopic
- Intrinsic/Non Atopic
3
Q
What asthma is
- more common
- has environmental causes
- Develops in childhood
- Has elevated IgE and eosinophils
- Associated with allergies
A
Extrinsic
4
Q
Which one tends to develop later in life? Extrinsic/Atopic or Intrinsic/Non Atopic
A
Intrinsic
5
Q
What are the chronic symptoms of asthma?
A
Wheeze
Cough
SOB
Chest tightness
Diurnal variation
Reduced PEFR (Peak expiratory flow rate)
6
Q
What are the symptoms of an acute asthma attack?
A
SOB
Cyanosis
Increased use of accessory muscles
Increases expiratory phase
7
Q
What distinguishes asthma from COPD?
A
Reversible
Diurnal variation
8
Q
What are the red flags for an acute asthma attack?
A
Cyanosis
Silent Chest
