Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Answer − B − The class of drugs that is the first-line therapy in the management of an acute asthma attack is β2-agonists. Nebulizer β2-agonists can be given every 5 min in emergency situations until the attack has subsided or the patient develops any side effects. Short acting β2-agonists allow for an opening of the constricting airways, but are not a long term solution.