[Answered]: A 10-year-old boy is brought to the clinic…

A 10-year-old boy is brought to the clinic because of a chronic cough. His mother says that he coughs frequently throughout the day and will have symptoms 2 or 3 nights a month as well. This has been occurring on and off for approximately a year. He also coughs more when he is riding his bike or playing soccer. He has been treated twice in the past year for “bronchitis” with antibiotics and cough suppressants, but he never seems to clear up completely. His examination is normal except for his lungs, which reveal expiratory wheezing. The physician diagnoses him with asthma and prescribes an albuterol inhaler. a. Discuss the most common side effects of albuterol b. Explain the mechanism of action of albuterol. c. Elaborate on the medications that can be used to provide long-term control of the asthma symptoms.