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A patient presented with acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma. Salbutamol inhalation didn’t improve the condition of the patient. So, intravenous coicosteroids and aminophylline were added and the condition improved. What is the mechanism of action of coicosteroids in this condition?

AThey cause bronchodilatation when given with xanthines
BThey increase bronchial responsiveness to salbutamol
CThey increase the action of aminophylline on adenosine receptors
DThey increase the mucociliary clearance
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