Respiration 8 Respiratory Diseases; Respiratory Distress Syndrome Allergic Rhinitis

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select an INCORRECT respiratory disease
IRS (Inflammatory respiratory syndrome)
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Properties of the mature lung that are conducive to gas exchange include: select INCORRECT statement
Adenosine binding rate
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Inadequate lung development in babies born prematurely is a major cause of death in premature babies. Symptoms of RDS include cyanosis due to hypoxia, tachypnea, nasal flaring, intercostal and sternal retractions and grunt on exhalation. Increased breathi
insufficient lung surfactant
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symptoms of RDS include: select INCORRECT answer
high vascularity
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therapies for RDS include: select INCORRECT therapy
Supplemental methamphetamine therapy
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Rhinitis is defined as what? commonly called hay fever
acute inflammation of the nose due to viruses, bacteria or irritants
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In allergic rhinitis, initial contact with an allergen, such as pollen, sensitises the immune system and leads to the production of WHAT
IgE
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in allergic rhinitis, IgE antibodies can then bind to what surface?
mast cells
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The binding of antigen with IgE then leads to the release of mediators from mast cells, including WHAT?
Histamine
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Histamine acts at H1 receptors on the endothelium to release WHAT , which induce vasodilation.
nitric oxide and prostacyclin
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Allergic Rhinitis-therapy include: select INCORRECT answer
Antihistamines; H2 receptor antagonists
eg; fexofenadine, cetirizine
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Properties of the mature lung that are conducive to gas exchange include: select INCORRECT statement

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Adenosine binding rate

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Inadequate lung development in babies born prematurely is a major cause of death in premature babies. Symptoms of RDS include cyanosis due to hypoxia, tachypnea, nasal flaring, intercostal and sternal retractions and grunt on exhalation. Increased breathi

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symptoms of RDS include: select INCORRECT answer

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therapies for RDS include: select INCORRECT therapy

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