7) Which of the following is not true about asthma?a) The basic defect is chronic airway inflammation.b) It is always caused by an allergy.c) The airway smooth muscle is hyper responsive.d) It can be treated with inhaled steroid therapy.e) It can be treated with bronchodilator therapy.

> In **recurrent asthma, airway remodeling may occur**. All of the following describe the pathophysiological changes that occur in the airways, EXCEPT: > 1. Hyperplasia and hypertrophy of bronchial smooth muscle 2. An increase in the number of fibroblasts and hence fibrosis 3. **An increase in the number of afferent (sensory) neurons…** 4. An increase in the number and activity of mucus secreting cells and glands

Which of the following describes chronic bronchitis?Multiple select question.Airways are unusually sensitive to specific irritants.Alveoli are distended and damaged.There is a loss of cilia and their normal cleansing action.Airways are filled with mucus.Airways are inflamed.

Which is NOT a symptom of asthma? aA. Shortness of breath B. Whistling sound C. Coughing and wheezing D. Back pain bBack pain cCoughing and wheezing dWhistling sound

Choose two (2) of the following Respiratory System diseases/issues, list the types of symptoms that are exhibited/associated with them, and explain how they cause issues with the body.Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis

Which one of the following statements about inhaled glucocorticoids used in the treatment of asthma is correct?Group of answer choicesThey induce synthesis of phospholipase A2 (PLA2).They increase eosinophil infiltration into the airways.They need to be given prophylactically.They induce airway smooth muscle relaxation.