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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Asthma, Treatment Options Such as Systemic Steroids, Patient Case ???? ????, Second exposure to triggers Delayed response (4-12 hrs) Activated mast cells & helper T-cells release cytokines, Pathophysiology Involves Airway remodeling, Asthma ???? Pathophysiology, Pathophysiology Genetic/Environmental factors First exposure to triggers, Activated mast cells & helper T-cells release cytokines Leading to Brochiole constriction, Treatment Options Such as Inhaled Steroids, Second exposure to triggers Early response (0-2 hrs) Allergens cross-link IgEs on mast cells, First exposure to triggers Sensitized cells to the trigger now line the airway Second exposure to triggers, Asthma Involves Treatment Options, Pathophysiology Involves Bronchoconstriction, Asthma ???? Patient Case, Pathophysiology Involves Airway hyperreactivity, Pathophysiology Involves Airway edema/inflammation, Allergens cross-link IgEs on mast cells Leading to Airway obstruction