Across
2. caused by increased vascular permeability
6. tests amount of air that is blown out as quickly as possible
7. breathing test
8. oxygen saturation below 95%
9. increased smooth muscle contraction
13. sympathomimetic bronchodilator
14. obstructs and narrows airway
15. triggers mast cell activation
16. increased work of breathing
Down
1. untreated status asthmaticus
3. results from rapid breathing rate and increased blow off carbon dioxide
4. incomplete emptying of air from the lungs during expiration
5. substance released in response to mast cell activation
10. rapid respiratory rate
11. anticholinergic agent
12. whistling sound heard during lung auscultation

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