Which is not an important symptom of asthma:: (A) Intermittent dyspnea, (B) Wheeze, (C) Cough, (D) Expectoration
Answer is D. Ans. D. ExpectorationSymptoms (Triad) of asthmaa. Cough (often nocturnal) Dry cough is the earliest featureb. Intermittent dyspnea,c. Wheeze, (is the pathognomic feature).* Symptoms are worst at night* Nasal polyp and sensitivity to aspirin can occur an AsthmaSignsa. Tachypneab. Audible wheezec. Hyperinflated chestd. Widespread, polyphonic rhonchie. Increased length of expiratory phase of breathingf. FEV1<50%Features of Severe attack:a. Inability to speak complete sentence in one breathb. Pulse >120 per minutec. Respiratory rate >25/mind. Pulsus paradoxus of >10mmHge. FEV1 between 33 to 50% of predictedFeature of Life-threatening attack:a. Silent chestb. Cyanosisc. Bradycardiad. 4. Confusion (altered sensorium)e. FEV1<33% of predictedf. Respiratory acidosisg. Hypercapnia