The nurse explains to a client that inhaled corticosteroid medications are used in the long-term management of asthma to decrease:
Select all that apply.

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Inhaled corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation (A), decrease mucus production (B), reduce bronchial hyperresponsiveness (C), and decrease edema (E) in the airways, which are all key factors in managing asthma. They do not directly cause bronchodilation (D), which is typically managed by bronchodilators.

The Nurse Explains to a Client That Inhaled Corticosteroid Medications