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What is an asthma attack known as?
What is an asthma attack known as?
What is considered the most important predisposing factor for the appearance of asthma?
What is considered the most important predisposing factor for the appearance of asthma?
Which factor causes asthma in individuals who are predisposed?
Which factor causes asthma in individuals who are predisposed?
What percentage of the general population has the genetic predisposition to develop a response mediated by Ig E to ordinary air allergens?
What percentage of the general population has the genetic predisposition to develop a response mediated by Ig E to ordinary air allergens?
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What type of diseases are present in individuals with the atopic genetic predisposition for asthma?
What type of diseases are present in individuals with the atopic genetic predisposition for asthma?
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What is the most common cause of asthma worldwide?
What is the most common cause of asthma worldwide?
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Which enzyme is predominantly found in mite bodies causing allergic reactions?
Which enzyme is predominantly found in mite bodies causing allergic reactions?
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What is the main source of allergens in house dust?
What is the main source of allergens in house dust?
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Which species of mites is most common in areas with long winters and dry climates?
Which species of mites is most common in areas with long winters and dry climates?
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What is the main allergen found in cats that can sensitize individuals?
What is the main allergen found in cats that can sensitize individuals?
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What is the main cause of recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing in asthma?
What is the main cause of recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing in asthma?
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Which cells participate in the chronic inflammatory process in asthma?
Which cells participate in the chronic inflammatory process in asthma?
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What happens to the bronchial reactivity in asthma due to airway inflammation?
What happens to the bronchial reactivity in asthma due to airway inflammation?
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How does asthma affect the airflow into and out of the lungs?
How does asthma affect the airflow into and out of the lungs?
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What characteristic sound is produced due to the swelling of the lining of the air passages in asthma?
What characteristic sound is produced due to the swelling of the lining of the air passages in asthma?
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What is a common symptom experienced by individuals with asthma particularly at night and/or early morning?
What is a common symptom experienced by individuals with asthma particularly at night and/or early morning?
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