Which Pathology Is Characteristic of Asthma

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which pathology is characteristic of asthma?

• A) Increased lung volumes
• B) Expiratory wheezing
• C) Air trapping
• D) Dead space

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Definitions:

Hyperresonance

An abnormal loud sound heard over a hyperinflated area during percussion, indicative of conditions like emphysema.

Tympany

A medical term referring to a hollow, drum-like sound produced during percussion of a body part, often indicative of air in the abdominal cavity.

Percussion Notes

Sounds produced by tapping on the surface of the body, used in medical examination to assess the condition of the thorax or abdomen.

Distended Bladder

An enlarged bladder, typically resulting from an accumulation of urine due to an inability to empty fully.