Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
what is the role of eosinophils?
A
- release granule proteins
- cause damage to the mucosal membrane
2
Q
state the role of mast cells
A
- release cytokines
- cause bronchoconstriction
3
Q
what is a Sympathetic method of treatment for asthma
A
- B2 adrenoceptor agonists (an adrenoceptor relaxes smooth muscles and opens airways btw)
e.g SABA (salbutamol) or LABA (blue inhaler)
4
Q
one of the Inflammatory methods of treatment involves
- inhaled corticosteroids
what is this and what does it do?
A
a type of steroid that is used to treat inflammation which is a feature of asthma
5
Q
An inflammatory treatment can be Leukotriene antagonist.
What is this ?
A
- leukotriene are compounds involved in inflammation
- an antagonist of leukotriene therefore blocks these compounds being formed
6
Q
A parasympathetic method of treatment involves targetting muscarinic receptors.
True or False?
A
True – another form of relaxing muscles to open up airways
