asthma Flashcards
what predominates in sudden onset asthma
neutrophils
what predominates in slow onset asthma
eosinphils
who is neutropillic inflammation most common amongst
50+
what molecule can reduce chronic asthma
NF-KB
what do genes encode for in asthma
inflammatory markers
tumor necrosis factor
cytokines
what immunogoblin protects the non allergic individual
IGA
what immunogoblin is present in athma
IGE
what filtrates the airway in asthma?
TH2 helper cells
what must be delivered immediately In an acute asthma attack
beta 2 agonists
oxygen
steroids
what are the two types of relievers
beta 2 agonsists and anticholinergic broncho dilating agents
what are the two types of preventers
corticosteroids and leukotriene receptor agonists
examples of leukotrine receptor agonists
montelukast, zafirlukast
examples of corticosteroids
dispropianate, beclomtasone, fluticasone, budesonide, predinsolone
examples of beta 2 agonists
salbutamol, terbutaline, epinethrine
examples of anti cholinergic broncho dilating agents
atrovent and ipratromium bromide
