Pulmonology SMFM questions Flashcards
1
Q
Mild intermittent asthma
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< 2 times a week Normal pulmonary function between exacerbations FEV1>80% Peak Expiratory flow variability <20% Nocturnal awakening <2 times per month No interference with daily activities
Treatment: albuterol inhaler
2
Q
Mild persistant asthma
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>2 times per week <1 time per day FEV1 >80% Peak Expiratory flow variability between 20-30% Nocturnal awakening >2 times/month Mild interference
Treatment: low dose inhaled corticosteroids
3
Q
Moderate persistant asthma
A
Daily, FEV1 or Peak Expiratory Flow rate 60-80% of predicted Peak Expiratory flow variability >30% Nocturnal awakening >1 x per week Some interference
Treatment: low dose inhaled corticosteroid+ beta-agonist
4
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Severe Persistant asthma
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Frequent exacerbations FEV1 or PEFR <60% of predicted PEFR variability >30% Nightly awakenings Limitations on activities
