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Starting with nasal cavity and working down, list the different divisions of the respiratory tract (13)
- nasal cavity
- pharynx
- larynx
- trachea
- primary bronchi
- secondary bronchi
- tertiary bronchi
- larger bronchioles
- smaller bronchioles
- terminal bronchioles
- respiratory bronchioles
- alveolar ducts
- alveoli
List the feature and symptoms of asthma (5)
•Recurrent reversible airflow obstruction
•Wheezing, cough, hyperinflation
•Reduced FEV1
•Inflammatory changes in airways
•Bronchial hyper -reactivity
What are the 2 main types of medication used to treat asthma?
- bronchodilators
- anti-inflammatories
Give 2 examples of bronchodilators
•B2adrenoreceptor agonists (e.g. salbutamol and salmeterol)
•Anticholinergic agents (e.g. ipratroprium and tiotropium)
•Leukotriene antagonists (e.g. montelukast and zafirlukast)
•Xanthines (e.g. thoephylline and aminophyline)
Give 2 examples of anit-inflammatory agents
- glucocorticoids (e.g. prednisolone and fluticasone)
- cromoglycate
- immunosupressants (e.g. azathioprine)
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