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Objective Measures of Asthma

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1.  Which of the following is utilized for diagnosing and monitoring asthma? Spirometry/Peak flow monitoring Purified protein derivative test Sweat test Barium swallow test

2.  What is asthma severity? A chronic inflammatory airway disease The intrinsic intensity of the disease process The goals of therapy are met The degree to which the manifestations of asthma are minimized

3.  How does spirometry help in the diagnosis and management of asthma? Provides more precise information Results provide predicted values for each patient Enables assessment of patient effort All of the above

4.  Blood eosinophils aid in diagnosing asthma due to the following: Increased eosinophils causes airway inflammation that can lead to asthma symptoms Determines the frequency of asthma attacks Provides reversibility of airway obstruction It is the gold standard test in diagnosing obstruction

5.  Studies have revealed that exhaled nitric oxide levels __________ in association with acute airway inflammation. Rise Fall Remain the same Slowly dissipate