The atopic triad consists of asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and atopic rhinitis.
Samter's triad consists of asthma, nasal polyps, and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) sensitivity.
Other asthma triggers listed in the course are dust, smoke, pollution, pet dander or hair, cockroaches, cold weather, exercise, viral upper respiratory tract infections, emotional stress, and beta blockers.
1. Which feature most completely defines asthma?
2. A patient experiences one brief episode of airway narrowing but has no evidence of chronic respiratory inflammation. Why should this episode not by itself be classified as asthma?
3. Which combination correctly identifies the atopic triad?
What type of condition is asthma?
A chronic inflammatory condition of the respiratory mucosa.
What causes breathing attacks in asthma?
Narrowing of the respiratory passageways.
What three conditions make up the atopic triad?
Asthma, atopic dermatitis, and atopic rhinitis.
What does the hygiene hypothesis propose about asthma susceptibility?
Reduced pathogen exposure increases asthma susceptibility by altering leukocyte maturation.
Asthma Type
Chronic inflammatory respiratory condition
Hygiene hypothesis
Reduced pathogen exposure increases asthma susceptibility
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