Week 3 - Pulmonary and Pathophysiology Part 2 Exam Questions and
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asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways (bronchi and
bron-chioles) characterized by: reversible airflow obstruction and bronchial hyper responsiveness
asthma has chronic inflammation of the airway walls due to activation of: mas
cells, eosinophils, T lymphocytes, and cytokines
in asthma bronchial hyperresponsiveness is exaggerated bronchoconstric-
tion in response to: triggers (e.g. allergens, exercise)
in asthma airway remodeling is long term changes including: smooth muscle hyper-
trophy and sub epithelial fibrosis
is asthma the primary issue is: impaired exhalation
normally exhalation is a passive process driven by: elastic recoil of the lungs
in asthma airway narrowing increases resistance leading to: air trapping and incom-
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,plete alveolar emptying
the result of asthma is hyperinflation, CO2 retention, and impaired gas ex-
change contributing to: dyspnea and ventilation perfusion mismatch
asthma triggers include: allergens
respiratory infections
cold air and
exercise smoke
and pollution
medications
symptoms of asthma: episodic wheezing
shortness of breath (dyspnea)
chest tightness
cough (worse at night or early morning)
episodic wheezing is a high pitched whistling sound that occurs during
breathing typically when a person: exhales
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, episodic wheezing results from a narrowing or obstruction of the airways
causing: turbulent airflow
signs of asthma: prolonged expiration
reduced peak expiratory flow rate
use of accessory muscles during severe exacerbations
expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is a measure of: how fast you can blow air out of your lungs
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Answers With complete solution–Expert Verified | Latest Questions 2025
asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways (bronchi and
bron-chioles) characterized by: reversible airflow obstruction and bronchial hyper responsiveness
asthma has chronic inflammation of the airway walls due to activation of: mas
cells, eosinophils, T lymphocytes, and cytokines
in asthma bronchial hyperresponsiveness is exaggerated bronchoconstric-
tion in response to: triggers (e.g. allergens, exercise)
in asthma airway remodeling is long term changes including: smooth muscle hyper-
trophy and sub epithelial fibrosis
is asthma the primary issue is: impaired exhalation
normally exhalation is a passive process driven by: elastic recoil of the lungs
in asthma airway narrowing increases resistance leading to: air trapping and incom-
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,plete alveolar emptying
the result of asthma is hyperinflation, CO2 retention, and impaired gas ex-
change contributing to: dyspnea and ventilation perfusion mismatch
asthma triggers include: allergens
respiratory infections
cold air and
exercise smoke
and pollution
medications
symptoms of asthma: episodic wheezing
shortness of breath (dyspnea)
chest tightness
cough (worse at night or early morning)
episodic wheezing is a high pitched whistling sound that occurs during
breathing typically when a person: exhales
2/9
, episodic wheezing results from a narrowing or obstruction of the airways
causing: turbulent airflow
signs of asthma: prolonged expiration
reduced peak expiratory flow rate
use of accessory muscles during severe exacerbations
expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is a measure of: how fast you can blow air out of your lungs
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