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ACADEMIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1. Discuss different methods of minimizing an asthma attack in the 9. What would the dental practitioner tell a patient about adverse dental office. actions, with a special emphasis on those with dental implications 2. What is the role of steroids in the treatment of asthma? 10. What drug interactions associated with first-generation antihista 3. Why are oral, inhaled steroids the preferred dose form in the treat mines are of dental concern? ment of asthma? 11. What are the adverse reactions of second-generation antihistamine mines per 4. What is the role of B-adrenergic agonists in the treatment of 12. What are the advantages of second-generation antihistamines on asthma? first-generation antihistamines? 5. What are the dental concerns associated with B-adrenergic ag 13. How do intranasal corticosteroids work, and how do they onists? What would the dental practitioner tell a patient about from antihistamines? them? 14. What is the role of ipratropium bromide in the treatment or 6. What are first-generation antihistamines and how do they work? gic rhinitis? 7. What are the pharmacologic effects of first-generation antihista 15. What is the role of cromolyn sodium in the treatment of mines? rhinitis? 8. What are the adverse reactions associated with first-generation an. 16. Why are oral decongestants combined with antihista tihistamines? Can they lead to toxicity? treatment of allergic rhinitis? e treatment of all antihistamines in the

Answer 1

Answer 2:

Asthma is a condition in which the airways become narrower and there is a difficulty in breathing and associated symptoms are observed, like coughing, chest pain.

Steroids act on cells that line airways and helps to reduce inflammation and checks mucus production. This helps to prevent narrowing of airways and the patient can breathe with relative ease.

Answer 3:

Oral, inhaled steroids are preferred dose in asthma because:

1. It has rapid action.
2. It reduces or eliminates risks of systemic corticosteroids.

Answer 4:

Beta-2-adrenergic agonist acts on smooth muscle cells present in bronchial passages and causes broadening of airways. This helps asthmatic patients to breathe easier.