Leukotriene modifiers are primarily used for
1. status asthmaticus.
2. infection.
3. bronchodilation in asthma.
4. prophylaxis of asthma symptoms.
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Rationale 1: Leukotrienes are not used for treatment of status asthmaticus.
Rationale 2: Leukotrienes do not reduce infection.
Rationale 3: Anticholinergics are bronchodilators.
Rationale 4: Leukotriene modifiers are used primarily for prophylaxis and reducing inflammatory components.
Global Rationale: Leukotriene modifiers are used primarily for prophylaxis and reducing inflammatory components. Leukotrienes are not used for treatment of status asthmaticus and do not reduce infection. Anticholinergics are bronchodilators.
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