SMi Source Lesson Asthma: Mechanisms of Action and Variables

  • SMi Source lesson Asthma: Mechanisms of Action and Variables has the following microlearning topics

    • 1. Mechanisms of Action

    2. Demographic and Comorbid Variables

  • Lesson Asthma: Mechanisms of Action and Variables teaches these concepts

    • Asthma, Mechanism of Action, Corticosteroid Mechanism of Action

    Asthma, Mechanisms of Action, Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist

    Asthma, Mechanisms of Action, Leukotriene Modifiers

  • Lesson Asthma: Mechanisms of Action and Variables addresses these key points

    • Corticosteroid Mechanism of Action

    • Potent anti-inflammatory agents that reduce the numbers and actions of inflammatory white blood cells such as eosinophils, T-lymphocytes and macrophages
    • Reduce vascular permeability to prevent white blood cell infiltration from the blood stream
    • Increase beta 2 adrenergic receptor mediated bronchodilation and decrease mucus secretion

    Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist

    • Direct bronchial dilation to increase the flow of gas through the airways
    • Reduce mast cell degranulation to prevent the production
    • Release of inflammatory mediators such as histamine, prostaglandins and leukotrienes

    Leukotriene Modifiers

    • Leukotriene synthesis inhibitors
    • Leukotriene receptor antagonists