Across
- 3. Constriction of bronchial smooth muscle causing airflow obstruction.
- 7. Chronic inflammatory airway disease causing recurrent wheeze, cough, and breathlessness.
- 9. Musical sound heard during expiration due to narrowed airways.
- 10. Factor such as dust, exercise, infection, or allergen that can precipitate symptoms.
Down
- 1. Low oxygen level in blood, a danger sign in severe asthma.
- 2. Device attached to an inhaler to improve drug delivery and technique.
- 4. Anti-inflammatory drug used in acute exacerbation and long-term control.
- 5. Short-acting beta-2 agonist used for quick relief during an acute attack.
- 6. First word in “status asthmaticus,” a severe prolonged asthma attack.
- 8. Peak expiratory flow rate; used to assess airflow limitation and response.