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Which of the following allergens may cause extrinsic asthma

Which of the following lung diseases is described as chronic black sputum

Which of the following diseases is likely associated with repeated occupational exposure to fibers in building materials

Patient’s with advanced pulmonary fibrosis will become refractory to oxygen if shunting develops

Pulmonary fibrosis is considered a restrictive lung disease. These patient’s have difficulty getting air  _________.

The most severe form of asthma that does not respond to normal pharmacologic therapy is called

Based on the severity of asthma control classification, the following information below would be classified as __________.                         Daily symptoms                         Daily use of short-acting inhaled beta2 agonist                         Exacerbations affect activity and sleep .                       Nocturnal symptoms > 1 time per week                         FEV1 or PEF < 70% predicted

When establishing the severity of a patient’s asthma, step one has _____________ severe symptoms than step four.

Every patient with emphysema will also have chronic bronchitis.

A patient has been recently awakened at night with symptoms, required an urgent care visit, and reports an increased need for quick relief medications.  This poor asthma control may indicate