Shortness of Breath Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs used in diagnosis of asthma
A
methylcholine: mAChR agonist, used in spirometry for diagnosis
β2 agonists: also used in spirometry for diagnosis
2
Q
3 components of COPD
A
chronic bronchitis
emphysema
asthma
3
Q
Classic asthma triad
A
persistant wheeze
chronic cough
chronic dyspnea
4
Q
Wheezing as indication of ashtma severity
A
not good indicator!
total clamping → total obstruction → no wheezing
*but that’s the worst
5
Q
Steps in asthma treatment
A
1: SABA
2: low-dose ICS
3: LABA or medium-dose ICS
4: LABA + medium-dose ICS
5: high dose ICS and LABA
6: high dose ICS + LABA + oral corticosteroid
6
Q
Omalizumab
A
monoclonal antibody against IgE
used for refractory asthma
