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Name 4 hallmarks of asthma |
1. Intermittent & reversible airway obstruction 2. Chronic bronchial inflammation (w eosinophils) 3. Bronchial smooth muscle cell hypertrophy & hyperactivity 4. Increased mucus secretion |
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The maximum expired volume, after maximum inspiration is called what? |
Vital capacity |
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What is the V/Q at the apex (top) of the lung, compared to the V/Q at the base? |
V/Q will be higher at the top (>0) and lower at the bottom (<0). "PCO2 is to the base of the lung, as PO2 at the apex" |
