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What are the major pathophysiologic characteristics associated with
asthma - Answer: Wheezing, SOB, Chest tightness, Cough. Contraction
of airway smooth muscle, increased mucus production, airway edema,
remodeling
, Asthma - Answer: Characterized by variable, reversible episodes of
brochoconstriction, late inflammation and bronchospasm
What are precipitating factors and triggers associated with asthma? -
Answer: Exercise, allergen exposure, weather changes, respiratory
infection
After a diagnosis is made, what factors are used to determine the
components of severity? - Answer: Daytime asthma symptoms > 2X per
week, nighttime awakenings, reliever for symptoms > 2X per week,
activity limitation d/t asthma
What are quick relief meds? - Answer: 1) bronchodilators: Short acting
beta agonists (SABA), Short acting anticholinergics (SAMA), 2) systemic
corticosteroids
Long term controller meds for asthma? - Answer: Anti inflammatory,
Bronchodilators, Long acting anticholinergics (LAMA), Methylxanthines
Why is theophylline out of favor? - Answer: Use is limited due to
narrow therapeutic window, multiple drug interactions, questionable
efficacy, and adverse effects
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) - Answer: Potent anti-inflammatory agent,
they decrease airway inflammation, attenuate airway
hyperresponsiveness and minimize mucus production and secretions
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What are the major pathophysiologic characteristics associated with
asthma - Answer: Wheezing, SOB, Chest tightness, Cough. Contraction
of airway smooth muscle, increased mucus production, airway edema,
remodeling
, Asthma - Answer: Characterized by variable, reversible episodes of
brochoconstriction, late inflammation and bronchospasm
What are precipitating factors and triggers associated with asthma? -
Answer: Exercise, allergen exposure, weather changes, respiratory
infection
After a diagnosis is made, what factors are used to determine the
components of severity? - Answer: Daytime asthma symptoms > 2X per
week, nighttime awakenings, reliever for symptoms > 2X per week,
activity limitation d/t asthma
What are quick relief meds? - Answer: 1) bronchodilators: Short acting
beta agonists (SABA), Short acting anticholinergics (SAMA), 2) systemic
corticosteroids
Long term controller meds for asthma? - Answer: Anti inflammatory,
Bronchodilators, Long acting anticholinergics (LAMA), Methylxanthines
Why is theophylline out of favor? - Answer: Use is limited due to
narrow therapeutic window, multiple drug interactions, questionable
efficacy, and adverse effects
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) - Answer: Potent anti-inflammatory agent,
they decrease airway inflammation, attenuate airway
hyperresponsiveness and minimize mucus production and secretions
