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12 questions about Asthma and airway function , make them strong but simple

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1. What is the primary pathophysiological process that causes asthma symptoms?

2. List three common triggers that can provoke an asthma attack.

3. Describe the typical symptoms and signs you would see during an acute asthma exacerbation.

4. How does airway inflammation produce airflow limitation in asthma? Name the key mechanisms.

5. Which spirometry measures change in asthma, and how does bronchodilator reversibility confirm the diagnosis?

6. What is bronchial hyperresponsiveness and how is it tested clinically?

7. How is peak expiratory flow (PEF) used in day-to-day asthma management?

8. Which medication class provides rapid relief of bronchospasm and how does it work?

9. What is the role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma treatment?

10. What is airway remodeling in asthma and how can it affect long-term lung function?

11. Name three features that help distinguish asthma from COPD.

12. What are the immediate first‑line actions to take for a severe asthma attack (before or while seeking emergency care)?