5 Questions
Which of the following are hallmark features of asthma?
Marked airway inflammation and bronchial smooth muscle hyper-responsiveness
What are the symptoms commonly associated with asthma?
Dyspnea and wheezing, mucus production and cough, particularly at night
What is the role of antigen specific IgE in asthma?
It binds to FcξRI receptors on mast cells and basophils
What is the function of TH2 cells in asthma?
They mediate activation and maintenance of humoral/antibody immune response
What are the consequences of TH2 cell activation in asthma?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the hallmarks and symptoms of asthma, a chronic disease that affects the airways. Learn about airway inflammation, variability in airway caliber, bronchial smooth muscle hyper-responsiveness, and more. Challenge yourself with questions on common symptoms like dyspnea, wheezing, mucus production, and coughing.
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