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Asthma involves chronic inflammation of the airways characterized by the activation and infiltration of inflammatory cells like mast cells and lymphocytes. Mast cell activation causes bronchoconstriction by releasing mediators that contract airway smooth muscle. Th2 and ILC2 cells orchestrate eosinophilic inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to structural changes in the airways like subepithelial fibrosis, increased smooth muscle, and mucus-secreting cells. Acute exacerbations are superimposed on chroni
- Author
- Afrian Rahmanda
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- EN