> Sam visits a friend and inhales **second-hand cigarette smoke**. Within minutes Sam experiences wheezing, chest tightness, dyspnoea and a cough. Sam’s symptoms are likely to reflect: > 1. A delayed asthmatic response 2. **An immediate asthmatic response** 3. A profile of responses indicating acute rhinosinusitis 4. Early symptoms of allergic rhinitis

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

Symptoms and signs of a severe asthma attack are:Select 2 correct answers.  Moderate to loud wheeze Gasping for breath (may have little or no wheeze due to little movement of air) Little or no improvement after using “reliever” medication A dry, irritating, persistent cough, particularly at night, early morning, with exercise or activity

A 59-year-old female presents to the office because she is “sick and tired” of this cough she has had for 5 years, and it is getting worse. The cough is often productive of watery mucus. She is also becoming increasingly short of breath and cannot climb a flight of stairs without taking a rest. She does not have chest pain, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, fevers, chills, or weight loss. PMH is significant for HTN and a 35-pack-year history of cigarette smoking. Vital signs are as follows: Temperature = 99.0°F, HR 75, RR 21, BP 158/82 mm Hg. O2 saturation is 94% at rest and reaches a nadir of 90% with activity. Physical examination reveals an obese woman in no acute distress. On lung auscultation, there are coarse breath sounds bilaterally but no wheezes or crackles. Chest radiograph is significant for prominent lung markings at the bases. PFTs show FEV1/FVC ratio 0.60 and FEV1 65%.What is the most effective long-term intervention for this woman?Ask StudybuddyGroup of answer choicesAzithromycinSalmeterol inhalerSmoking cessationOxygen therapyTiotropium inhaler

The nurse is providing education to an adolescent support group for asthma. The focus of the session is asthma triggers. Which of the following would be considered non-allergic stimuli for an asthmatic episode?Cassidy RhodyID: 112703Question 5Select one:1.Cold air and viral respiratory infections2.Mold and animal dander3.Strong scents and bacterial respiratory infections4.Animal dander and cold air

If Sam eats peanuts, he will get a rash and hives and may have trouble breathing.  What best describes Sam’s condition with peanuts?Group of answer choiceshungerappetitefood intolerancefood allergy