Steroids in asthma:
A. Decreases sensitivity of bronchial epithelium to allergen.B. Decreases inflammatory response.
C. Increases action of bronchodilators.
D. Cause potent bronchodilation
E. inhaled corticosteroids have better effectivity than oral doses.
Answer (A) Decreases sensitivity of bronchial
epithelium to allergen
(B) Decreases inflammatory response
• Steroids in asthma reduces bronchial
hyperirritability, mucosal oedema and by suppressing inflammatory response to
AG : AB reaction or other stimuli.
Steroids are not bonchodilators.
