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Which drug was prescribed to relieve Ms. Hoda's acute attack of asthma?
Which drug was prescribed to relieve Ms. Hoda's acute attack of asthma?
- Morphine
- Atropine
- Cromolyn sodium
- Salbutamol (correct)
What is the characteristic feature of asthma's airway inflammation?
What is the characteristic feature of asthma's airway inflammation?
- Activation of alpha1 and alpha2 adrenoceptors
- Infiltration of T helper 1 (TH1) lymphocytes
- Activation of mast cells (correct)
- Infiltration of neutrophils
What is the effect of mast cell activation in asthma?
What is the effect of mast cell activation in asthma?
- Decreased parasympathetic tone
- Bronchodilation
- Release of anti-inflammatory mediators
- Bronchoconstriction (correct)
What is the role of T helper 2 (TH2) lymphocytes in asthma?
What is the role of T helper 2 (TH2) lymphocytes in asthma?
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Why is single drug treatment affecting only one mediator not effective in asthma?
Why is single drug treatment affecting only one mediator not effective in asthma?
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