Restrictive & Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

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What is the cause of asthma?

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Chronic inflammatory airway disorder; triggered by allergens, exercise, infections, or GERD.

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What are the risk factors for asthma?

Back

Genetic predisposition, allergens, obesity, smoke.

Front

Describe the pathophysiology of asthma.

Back

Airway hyperreactivity → bronchoconstriction, mucus, edema.

Front

What are the clinical manifestations of asthma?

Back

Wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, cough (especially at night).

Front

How is asthma diagnosed?

Back

PFTs (↓FEV1/FVC), improvement after bronchodilator.

Front

What is the treatment approach for asthma?

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Stepwise approach—SABA (rescue), LABA + ICS (maintenance), leukotriene antagonists.

Front

What is status asthmaticus?

Back

Severe, persistent asthma attack.

Front

What are the risk factors for status asthmaticus?

Back

Poor control, allergen exposure.

Front

Describe the pathophysiology of status asthmaticus.

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Refractory bronchoconstriction → hypoxia, hypercapnia.

Front

What are the clinical manifestations of status asthmaticus?

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Severe dyspnea, cyanosis, unresponsive to meds.