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ASTHMA

Horizontales
During episode, trapped air mixes with inhaled air leading to _______ gas exchange.
Asthma early in life can lead to airway _______ in adulthood causing irreversible decline in pulmonary function.
Asthma in ______ can either be worse, better, or unchanged.
Exposure to certain infections early in life such as ____ can predispose one to asthma.
Bronchodilators relax _____ muscles of airway.
_________ occurs causing narrowing of airway that impedes airflow as well as impaired secretion clearance.
In asthma, airway is in a persistent state of _______.
Exposure to medications such as _______ and NSAIDs can be an asthma trigger to some..
___________ and NSAIDs often given via MDI or DPI are used to suppress airway inflammation.
All patients use inhaled short acting beta agonists for ______ symptoms.
Status ________ is a severe prolonged form of asthma that is difficult to treat.
If untreated ________ develops.
Common manifestations are coughing, _______, SHOB, chest tightness, tachypnea, and anxiety.
Verticales
______ measurement provide objective assessment of lung functioning,
The best way to prevent flares is to ________ or avoid triggers.
_______ initiate acute inflammatory response.
There appears to be a _______ predisposition to asthma.
Even in subacute period, _______ cells can still be found in airway tissues.
______ modifiers are given orally to reduce inflammatory response often reducing the need for rescue inhalers.
"Red" on PEFR indicates an immediate need for __________. Which means they are moving less than 50% capacity.
Although some mild brief episodes resolve spontaneously, most cases require _______.
Common triggers include _______, like pollen, weeds, dust mites, and animal dander.
_______ as well as exposure to cold or hot air, viral infections, and stress are all potential triggers.
_______ can lead to respiratory alkalosis.
Loud wheezing and ______ breath sounds is often a sign of severe attack.
_______ may be abrupt or insidious
Long term control of symptoms may need further treatment if a PT uses SABA more than ______ a week.
The MD may order _____ testing to determine acid base balance