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What is the main cause of asthma?
What is the main cause of asthma?
- Medications such as aspirin and beta blockers
- Allergens
- Genetic factors (correct)
- Exposure to air pollution
How is asthma usually diagnosed?
How is asthma usually diagnosed?
- Through genetic testing
- By X-ray imaging of the lungs
- Based on the pattern of symptoms and response to therapy (correct)
- By blood tests for allergen sensitivity
What is atopy in the context of asthma classification?
What is atopy in the context of asthma classification?
- An environmental trigger for asthma symptoms
- A genetic marker for severe asthma
- A type of bronchospasm
- A predisposition toward developing a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction (correct)
What is the recommended approach for preventing asthma symptoms?
What is the recommended approach for preventing asthma symptoms?
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In addition to inhaled corticosteroids, what other agents may be used if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled?
In addition to inhaled corticosteroids, what other agents may be used if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled?
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