The sequence of events leading to an asthma attack, and the way in which the cromolyn sodium and β-adrenergic agonists act to prevent and relieve an attack. Introduction: Asthma is the condition in which chronic inflammation occurs in respiratory airways and produces excess mucus. It is classified as chronic or acute asthma. Single episode of asthma is basically known as acute asthma, whereas long-term asthma is known as chronic asthma.

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To describe: The sequence of events leading to an asthma attack, and the way in which the cromolyn sodium and β-adrenergic agonists act to prevent and relieve an attack.

Introduction: Asthma is the condition in which chronic inflammation occurs in respiratory airways and produces excess mucus. It is classified as chronic or acute asthma. Single episode of asthma is basically known as acute asthma, whereas long-term asthma is known as chronic asthma.

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