Term
| What are the four features of asthma? |
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Definition
Reversible
Cell Mediated
Pediatric Disease
Bronchial hyperresponsiveness |
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Term
| What are 3 classic symptoms of asthma? |
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Definition
Wheezing
Coughing
Chest Tightness |
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Term
| What are some asthma triggers? |
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Definition
pollen
mold
dander
smoke
exercise |
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Term
| What are the five key features of COPD? |
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Definition
Irreversible
Progressive Air Flow Limitation
Bronchitis/Emphysema combo
Preventable/Treatable
Adult and Elderly disease |
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Term
| What are symptoms of COPD? |
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Definition
Chronic Cough
Shortness of Breath
Chronic Sputum Production |
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Term
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Definition
Smoking
Pollutants
Environmental Chemicals |
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Term
| Respiratory Drug Classes that help with asthma/COPD? |
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Definition
Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists |
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Term
| What do bronchodilators do? |
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Definition
| Opens airways by relaxing smooth muscle |
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Term
| What do corticosteroids do? |
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Definition
| Decrease airway inflammation |
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Term
| Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists work by ... |
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Definition
| stops allergen and cell mediated asthma by blocking leukotriene |
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Term
| What are three bronchodilators (Beta-2 agonists)? |
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Definition
Albuterol
Salmeterol
Formoterol |
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Term
| What are 2 bronchidilators (anticholinergics)? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are 2 steroids for asthma/COPD? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name a leukotriene receptor antagonists? |
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Definition
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