Select the correct statement related to the preferred therapy for the treatment of asthma and COPD.
A. The aim of therapy is to administer methylxanthine drugs to inhibit the action of beta-2 adrenergic receptors or anticholinergic drugs that decrease parasympathetic activity.
B. The aim of therapy is to administer sympathomimetic drugs to stimulate beta-2 adrenergic receptors or anticholinergic drugs that decrease parasympathetic activity.
C. The aim of therapy is to administer leukotriene drugs that inhibit leukotriene-1 receptors.
D. None of these are correct.
Answer: B
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