gogetit
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patient with sob and wheezing on and off
which substance is the major mediator
bradykinin
leukotriens
prostaglandins
thromboxane
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| Doc2378
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Tromboxane ?
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| Geroo
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leukotriens?
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| Doc2378
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You are right Geroo ...now that I think about it...it has to be Leukotriens...
Leukotriene modifiers such as Zileuton (a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor), Zafirlukast and Montelukast prevent their synthesis or action and thus, are often used to treat asthma.
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