Signs and symptoms
Which immunoglobulin plays a key role in allergic asthma?A
A) IgA
B) IgG
C) IgE
D)IgTG
IgE
How does living in an urban environment increase the risk of developing asthma?
Higher levels of air pollution can act as a trigger/allergen.
Which of the following immune cells plays a key role in asthma by releasing inflammatory mediators?
A) Red blood cells
B) Muscle cells
C) Eosinophils
D) Platelets
Eosinophils
Which medication is commonly used as a quick relief treatment for acute asthma?
A) Inhaled corticosteroids
B) Leukotriene receptor antagonists
C) Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs)
D) Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs)
Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs)
Happy (belated) birthday T!!!
(whatever T says lol)
Give four common symptoms of asthma.
Coughing/wheezing, SOB, chest tightness, sleep apnoea, sputum production.
Which factor is NOT a common risk factor for asthma?
A) having eczema or hay fever
B) a family history of asthma
C) regular physical exercise
D) being born prematurely
Regular physical exercise
Repeated asthmatic inflammation can lead to "airway remodeling". Which is NOT a factor of airway remodeling?
A) Excess mucus production by cilia cells
B) Loss of ciliated cells
C) Bronchial wall oedema due to inflammation
D) Smooth muscle hypertrophy and fibrosis
Excess mucus production by cilia cells (should be goblet cells)
What are the two main medicines in a reliever inhaler?
A) Salbutamol, Montelukast
B) Fluticasone, Budesonide
C) Tiotropium, Budesonide
D) Terbutaline, Salbutamol
Terbutaline, Salbutamol
What is the name for night-time shortness of breath that may be relieved in the upright position?
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea (PND)
Why are children at more risk to asthma and asthma attacks? (three reasons)
Small airway size, higher respiratory rate, and greater chance of exposure to RTIs.
Which cytokine is primarily responsible for stimulating IgE production??
Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
Which class of medication should NOT be used alone in asthma treatment due to risk of worsening asthma control when used without anti-inflammatory therapy?
A) Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs)
B) Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs)
C) Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
D) Oral corticosteroids
Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs)