Asthma management and exacerbations — Flashcards

Asthma may present with _____ on CXR

Asthma classically presents with episodic cough, dyspnea, and _____ (lung sound)

Nasal polyps are associated with _____ in adults

Asthma may cause excessive production of mucus with resultant mucus _____

More severe forms of asthma are associated with more frequent and severe symptoms, especially at _____ (Time of day)

The most common pulmonary function test indicator of obesity related disease is a reduction in _____

_____ is defined as bronchial hyperresponsiveness with reversible airway bronchoconstriction

What is the treatment for an acute, severe asthma exacerbation? _____

What signs/symptoms define Kartagener syndrome?

When primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) presents with the triad of bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis, and situs inversus, what is it called?