Asthma 2.0 / 5HideShow resource informationBiologyUniversityAll boardsCreated by: Uxia LorenzoCreated on: 05-01-13 14:13 Asthma occlusive respiratory disorder Reactive airway disease bronchial passage are sensitive hypersensitivity leads to swelling and inflammation excess mucus production tightening of Airway muscles 1 of 4 Triggers Allergens - pollen, mould, food Infections - odours, sprays, coal Smoke - fires and/or cigarettes Emotional Anxiety 2 of 4 Signs of Asthma coughing or bronchitis coughing that lingers shortness of breath wheezing at night 3 of 4 Treatment Bronchodilators - B adrenogenic agonists relax bronchial smooth muscle Anticholinergic agents muscannic antagonists Antiinflammatory agents Glucocortocoids - inhibits the production by multiple cells 4 of 4
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