Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
what is the main effector inflammatory cell in asthma?
A
eosinophil
2
Q
which IL are involved in asthma?
A
IL 4
IL 5
IL 13
3
Q
what makes up the asthma triad?
A
Reversible Airflow Restriction
T2 Airway Inflammation
Airway Hyperresponsiveness
4
Q
what are the hallmarks of remodelling in asthma?
A
Thickening of (reticular) basement membrane
Submucosa collagen deposition
Hypertrophy of smooth muscle
