Basic Facts
Triggers
Pathophysiology
Other Questions
Questions about Dr Berg
100
What is asthma?
It is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow
100
What is the difference between inflammatory triggers and symptom triggers?
Inflammatory triggers can cause inflammation of the lungs' airways, which causes the airways linings to create more mucus than usual and swell. Symptom triggers generally DO NOT cause inflammation, but they can cause airways to constrict, which prevents oxygen from being able to flow through to the lungs.
100

What are the 3 physiologic hallmarks of asthma?

bronchoconstriction/spasm, mucous production, airway inflammation/edema

100

Name a disorder that would have a decreased VQ ratio (ventilation/perfusion)

What is an alveoli problem such as COPD or pneumonia?

100

What is Dr Berg's hobby

Saltwater Fishing 0_________________o

200
What are some symptoms of asthma?
Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
200
What are some examples of inflammatory triggers?
Dust mites, animals (dander), cockroaches, molds, pollens, viral infections, certain air pollutants, etc.
200

How long is the acute phase of asthma?

15 minutes to several hours

200

What is an example of a high VQ ratio?

Anything in the circulation such as a pulmonary embolism.

200

How many children does Dr Berg have?

3

300
What biological system does asthma affect? (Hint: The lungs are part of the __________)
Respiratory system (or ventilatory system)
300
What are some examples of symptom triggers?
Smoke, exercise, Cold air, chemical fumes and other strong-smelling substances (perfumes, colognes), and certain food additives.
300

How do you calculate cardiac output?

HR X SV (enddiastolic - Endsystolic)

300

In a person with COPD, the carbon dioxide levels are always high, therefore the drive to breathe relies more on peripheral chemoreceptor levels of ________

What is oxygen?

300

Did Dr Berg meet the owner of the Dallas Cowboys and he paid for her bachelorette party?

YES, crazy story

400
Statistically... how often does a human have an asthma attack in the United States of America?
Every 2.88 seconds
400
Do all asthmatics have the same triggers.
No, triggers are personal. My triggers can be different from yours.
400

Wheezing is caused by?

Spastic contraction of bronchial smooth muscle

400

What is the difference between a normal bronchiole and an asthmatic bronchiole?

A normal bronchiole does not constrict any air flow to and from the lungs. An asthmatic bronchiole is characterized by swelling (inflammation) of the lining of the airways, the tightening of the muscles around the airways, and fluid/mucus filling the airways.

400

How many years has Dr Berg been a RN?

25

500

Is it possible for someone to "grow out" of asthma?

No, asthma is a chronic disorder

500
What are some things you can do to make your home more asthmatic friendly? (What can you do to remove triggers from your house?)
Pick up your clothes and toys every day Close the closet door/close drawers Do not put things under your bed Pick just one stuffed animal to sleep with Put a plastic cover on your mattress and pillow Take out rugs Take out heavy curtains Use plain window shades Vacuum regularly Do not smoke Dust regularly etc. etc. etc.
500

Normal respiration is driven mostly by __________ levels in the arteries, which are detected by peripheral chemoreceptors.

What is carbon dioxide

500

Is asthma a restrictive or obstructive disorder?

Obstructive

500

What is Dr Berg's favorite thing about teaching?

YOU !!!!!!!!!

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