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What is a physiological hallmark of asthma?
What is a physiological hallmark of asthma?
- Reversible airways obstruction (correct)
- Excessive secretion of mucus
- Inflammation of the airways
- Corticosteroid use
What is responsible for many of the symptoms of asthma?
What is responsible for many of the symptoms of asthma?
- Airway smooth muscle contraction (correct)
- Excessive secretion of mucus
- Inflammation of the airways
- Bronchial hyper-reactivity
What is a characteristic symptom of severe asthma attacks?
What is a characteristic symptom of severe asthma attacks?
- Hypoxemia (correct)
- Bronchial hyper-reactivity
- Inflammation of the airways
- Nocturnal cough
What causes the early-phase allergic reaction in asthma?
What causes the early-phase allergic reaction in asthma?
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What are the two main phases of the pathogenesis of asthma?
What are the two main phases of the pathogenesis of asthma?
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