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| What is the typical triad of Asthma symptoms? |
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Definition
| Cough, Wheezing, and Dypsnea |
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Term
| In severe asthma, when is wheezing heard? |
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Definition
| During both phases of respiration |
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Term
| What are prevalences of asthma among children, adolescents, and young adults? |
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Definition
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Term
| When is ragweed likely to be a allergen problem? |
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Definition
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| When does inflammation due to asthma typically occur? |
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Definition
| at night and/or in the early morning |
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Term
| What percentage of asthmatics have GERD? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Asthma, Aspirin Sensitivity, and Nasal Polyps |
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Term
| How do we use spirometry to confirm asthma? |
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Definition
| If after utilizing a SABA, there is an improvement in the FVC and FEV1 by more tha 12% or 200cc, then the person had asthma. |
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Term
| How do we use a peak flow meter to diagnose asthma? |
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Definition
| A diurnal variation of more than 20% strongly suggests the presence of asthma |
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Term
| When do we do a broncho-provocation study? |
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Definition
| When the physician detects symptoms of asthma, but the peak flow and spirometry tests are negative. |
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