Asthma

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Term for shortness of breath
Dyspnea
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Detects changes in pH levels
Chemoreceptors
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Asthma is a what type of disease?
Chronic Inflammatory
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Decreased alveolar O2 levels leads to
Hypoxemia
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Increased work of breathing leads to
Hyperexertion
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A common symptom of asthma attack
Shortness of breath
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Asthma is the ? of the airways
Inflammation
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Used to dilate the bronchi and bronchioles during asthma attack
Bronchodilators
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Anti-inflammatory drug used as long term control medication for asthma
Corticosteroids
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The most common trigger for asthma attack
Allergens
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The airways have an inner lining called
Mucosa
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Indicates severe hypoxaemia
Cyanosis
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