Physical Education Glossary. Note: This glossary provides definitions for some of the termsused in the physical education. standards and grade-level outcomes. The terms and definitions included here are not meant to. be a comprehensive list of essential concepts and ideas in physical education. Further.
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release (degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes difficulty in breathing which can be very mild to severe.ronchospasm are caused by a number of reasons. Lower respiratory tract diseases such as Pneumonia, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema can result in contraction of the airways. Other causes are side effects of topical decongestants such as Oxymetazoline and Phenylephrine.
Within all the people who go to their doctor with acute bronchospasm, 89% report having cough, 74% report having shortness of breath, and 63% report having wheezing. The symptoms that are highly suggestive of acute bronchospasm are wheezing, although you may still have acute bronchospasm without those symptoms. Cough 89. Shortness of breath 74. Wheezing strong predictor 63. Fever 59. Difficulty breathing 58. Nasal congestion 57. Sharp chest pain 40.