Which one of the following statements about inhaled glucocorticoids used in the treatment of asthma is correct?Group of answer choicesThey induce synthesis of phospholipase A2 (PLA2).They increase eosinophil infiltration into the airways.They need to be given prophylactically.They induce airway smooth muscle relaxation.
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Which one of the following statements about inhaled glucocorticoids used in the treatment of asthma is correct?Group of answer choicesThey induce synthesis of phospholipase A2 (PLA2).They increase eosinophil infiltration into the airways.They need to be given prophylactically.They induce airway smooth muscle relaxation.
Solution
The correct statement is: "They need to be given prophylactically."
Explanation: Inhaled glucocorticoids are used as a preventive (prophylactic) treatment for asthma. They work by reducing inflammation in the airways, but they do not provide immediate relief of symptoms. Instead, they need to be taken regularly, even when the patient is feeling well, to prevent asthma attacks from occurring. This is different from rescue medications, such as short-acting beta agonists, which are used to relieve symptoms when an asthma attack is happening.
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