A sputum sample from a patient has been sent to the laboratory for analysis. Which of the following findings could help confirm the diagnosis of extrinsic asthma?
a. Increased IgE level
b. Increased erythrocyte count
c. Colonization of P. aeruginosa
d. Decreased IgE level
Question 2
Which of the following is described as abnormal elevation of an intact diaphragm into the chest cavity?
a. Diaphragmatic eventration
b. Morgagni's hernia
c. Bochdalek's hernia
d. Diaphragmatic altimetry