MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are asthma triggers? (Select all that apply)
A
Smoke
B
Caffeine
C
Beta agonists
D
GERD
E
Pests
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What pests can affect people with asthma? Cockroaches, mice and rats produce allergens that can affect people with asthma. Cockroaches, a common trigger, can cause an asthma attack for people with asthma who are allergic to cockroaches.

Detailed explanation-2: -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists pesticides as one of four environmental pollutants that may influence the induction and exacerbation of asthma symptoms. Pesticides do this by irritating the lungs as they are breathed in.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tobacco Smoke. Dust Mites. Outdoor Air Pollution. Pests (e.g., cockroaches, mice) Pets. Mold. Cleaning and Disinfection. Other Triggers. 12-Dec-2022

Detailed explanation-4: -Family history. If you have a parent with asthma, you are three to six times more likely to develop asthma than someone who does not have a parent with asthma. Allergies. Viral respiratory infections. Occupational exposures. Smoking. Air Pollution. Obesity. 28-Nov-2022

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