PATHO 370 Week 4 Clearly Solved 2023

PATHO 370 Week 4 Clearly Solved 2023Which statement is true regarding asthma? - ANSWER It is characterized by airway inflammation. What describes an asthma that is common in children and adolescents, with bronchospasm occurring within 3 minutes of physical exertion? - ANSWER Exercise-induced Which is a characteristic of intrinsic (non-allergic) asthma? - ANSWER Attacks are often severe. The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is - ANSWER smoking Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? - ANSWER Increased eosinophils Destruction of bronchial walls from dilation of airway sacs is a result of - ANSWER bronchiectasis COPD type A is referred to as - ANSWER emphysema Which statement regarding bronchiectasis is true? - ANSWER It is common in cystic fibrosis Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis? - ANSWER It is the most common genetic disease in the United States. What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis? - ANSWER Mucous plugs In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing - ANSWER bronchoconstriction What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema? - ANSWER Trapping of air in the distal air sacs Which are major obstructive airway diseases? (Select all that apply.) Asthma Bronchitis Pneumonia Emphysema Bronchiectasis - ANSWER Asthma