Resp. Misc. 6 - Epidemiology of Lung Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What age range is asthma most common in?

A

Younger people

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2
Q

Is asthma increasing or decreasing in prevalence?

A

Increasing

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3
Q

What disease does a family history of act as a risk factor for asthma?

A

Atopic disease

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4
Q

What sex is a risk factor for pre-pubertal asthma?

A

Male

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5
Q

What sex is a risk factor for persistence of asthma from childhood to adulthood?

A

Female

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6
Q

What disease in infancy increases your risk of asthma?

A

Bronchiolitis

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7
Q

What can a parent do to decrease the chance of their child having asthma?

A

Stop smoking

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8
Q

What factors surrounding birth act as a risk factor for asthma?

A

Low birthweight

Premature birth

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9
Q

How is the mortality and incidence of long cancer changing in both males and females?

A

It is decreasing in females whilst it is increasing in males

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10
Q

How can we assess the burden of lung disease in terms of morbidity? (3)

A

Hospital admissions/ discharges
Bed occupancy
GP contacts

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11
Q

Is pipe or cigar smoking worse than cigarette smoking?

A

No - cigarette smoking is worse

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12
Q

What is the most harmful type of tobacco to smoke?

A

Virginia tobacco

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