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What are leukotrienes and how do they work in asthma?

April 26, 2017asthma leukotrienes

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What are leukotrienes and how do they work in asthma?

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Acute asthma attacks are often triggered by allergens or exercise. Inflammatory molecules called leukotrienes are one of several substances which are released by mast cells during an asthma attack, and it is leukotrienes which are primarily responsible for the bronchoconstriction.