Question 353 · LEK · Asthma
Which medications are preferred in the treatment of asthma as drugs controlling the course of the disease?
- A. inhaled short-acting beta₂-mimetics.
- B. inhaled long-acting beta₂-mimetics.
- C. oral glucocorticoids.
- D. inhaled glucocorticoids.
- E. theophylline.
Hint
Distinguish relievers from controllers and think of the drug class that treats the underlying airway inflammation.
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