The antiinflammatory effects of theophylline include which of the following? 1. Decreased migration of activated eosinophils into bronchial mucosa 2. Increased T-cell proliferation and accumulation in atopic asthma

3. Inhibition of proinflammatory cytokines
4. Reduced airway responsiveness to stimuli such as histamine and methacholine

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only


ANS: D

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