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vodcast Two of the major pathological changes asthmatics face are inflammation of and increased
mucus production in the airways. By reflecting on the pathophysiology of bronchial asthma, explain how
these pathological changes arise in your patient. In your explanation, you are expected to include a brief
discussion of the immune cell-mediated response.
Question 1b The clinical manifestations of an acute asthma attack may include the following signs and
symptoms:
GROUP A GROUP B
Cough Airway oedema
Hypoxia Increased respiratory rate
Wheeze Increased heart rate
Tight chest Dyspnoea
Choose one clinical manifestation from GROUP A and one from GROUP B, and then relate them to the
underlying pathophysiology of your person. In your answer, explain the link between an acute asthma
attack and both signs/symptoms you chose.
Question 2a Relievers and preventers are used in the maasthma

Dr Insiyah R. · Accepted Answer

A lung condition called asthma makes breathing difficult. Both adults and children may experience it. When asthma first develops, the breathing passages become inflamed and constricted, making it harder to breathe. Another sign of asthma is the gradual, continuous mucus production accompanied by cough and whistling of the breath (King et al,2918).
Inheritance is not a factor in asthma development; anybody may develop it. It may be brought on by some irritants like allergens, dust mites, pollen, and mite dander as well as by other things like smoking, viral diseases like the flu, and even pollution. The muscles around the breathing passages contract as a result of the blockage brought on by the allergens or irritants,

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