Respiratory Diseases and Pharmacology
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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?

  • 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?

  • Hypoxemia (correct)
  • Bronchial hyper-reactivity
  • Inflammation of the airways
  • Nocturnal cough
  • What causes the early-phase allergic reaction in asthma?

    <p>Inhaled allergens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main phases of the pathogenesis of asthma?

    <p>Immediate (early-phase) and Late (delayed) phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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