Across
- 1. - Basic pathological process in asthma
- 5. - Oral methylxanthine bronchodilator
- 8. - Procedure done before mechanical ventilation
- 9. - Unit where severe status asthmaticus is managed
- 12. - Early clinical sign of hypoxia
- 15. - Drug used in asthma associated with anaphylaxis
- 16. - Acid base disturbance due to CO2 retention
- 18. - Airway obstruction due to thick secretions
- 19. - Hypercapnic respiratory failure seen in late stage
- 20. - Late sign indicating impending respiratory arrest
Down
- 2. - Spirometric value reduced in acute asthma attack
- 3. - First supportive therapy given in severe acute asthma
- 4. - Inflammatory mediators causing bronchoconstriction
- 6. - Life threatening complication of untreated severe asthma
- 7. - Leukotriene receptor antagonist
- 10. - Muscles used during severe respiratory distress
- 11. - Bluish discoloration seen in severe hypoxia
- 13. - Alternative short acting beta2 agonist
- 14. - Sudden constriction of bronchial smooth muscle
- 17. - Parameter used to assess severity of airflow obstruction