RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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In patients who experience an exacerbation of asthma, the presence of the following factors will increase the risk of death due to asthma except
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High use of SABA (more than 1 canister of salbutamol/month)
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Low use of SABA
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Do not use inhaled corticosteroids
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Have been treated for asthma in the last 12 months
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Many patients with asthma use short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) rescue inhalers (or bronchodilators), such as albuterol*, to treat their disease. Though a SABA provides fast symptom relief, it does not address the underlying inflammation, leaving patients at risk of severe exacerbations.
Detailed explanation-2: -In particular, psychopathology, chronic sinusitis, gastro-oesophageal reflux, (bacterial) respiratory infections and obstructive sleep apnoea appear to be associated with frequent exacerbations of asthma.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pollen, pets, mold and dust mites. Upper respiratory infections. Tobacco smoke. Inhaling cold, dry air. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Stress. 01-Oct-2021
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