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Asthma Ξ -:- Obstructive respiratory disease with chronic airway inflammation and intermittent airway narrowing. Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness Ξ -:- Increased sensitivity of the airways to various stimuli, leading to exaggerated bronchoconstriction. Expiratory Airflow Variation Ξ -:- Ex...

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Asthma and COPD Pathophysiology Questions &
100% correct Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+ |
Passed
Asthma

Ξ -:- Obstructive respiratory disease with chronic airway inflammation and

intermittent airway narrowing.



Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness

Ξ -:- Increased sensitivity of the airways to various stimuli, leading to exaggerated

bronchoconstriction.



Expiratory Airflow Variation

Ξ -:- Excessive fluctuation in the rate of air leaving the lungs during expiration.



Tachypnoea

Ξ -:- Abnormally rapid breathing.



Tachycardia

Ξ -:- Abnormally fast heart rate.



Accessory Muscle Usage

Ξ -:- Involuntary use of additional muscles during breathing, indicating respiratory

distress.



Diaphoresis

Ξ -:- Excessive sweating, often a sign of respiratory distress.



Cyanosis


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Ξ -:- Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to poor

oxygenation.



Mild Asthma

Ξ -:- A classification of acute asthma with less severe symptoms and lower risk.



Moderate Asthma

Ξ -:- A classification of acute asthma with symptoms of intermediate severity.



Severe Asthma

Ξ -:- A classification of acute asthma with intense symptoms posing a high risk.



Life-Threatening Asthma

Ξ -:- A severe form of acute asthma that can be fatal without immediate intervention.



Negative Pressure Ventilation

Ξ -:- Breathing mechanism requiring pressure changes to facilitate inhalation.



Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Ξ -:- The additional air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation.



Accessory Muscle Use in Asthma

Ξ -:- Involuntary contraction of sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles due to

severe obstructive disease.



Intercostal Retraction

Ξ -:- Visible sinking of the areas between the ribs during breathing difficulties.



Tracheal Tugging


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