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How are corticosteroids used in the treatment of pulmonary diseases?

  1. To cure the disease

  2. For their antiinflammatory effects

  3. As a diagnostic tool

  4. To suppress the immune system

The correct answer is: For their antiinflammatory effects

Corticosteroids are not used as a cure for pulmonary diseases, but rather for their anti-inflammatory effects. This means they help reduce the inflammation and swelling in the airways, making it easier to breathe. They are also not used as a diagnostic tool, but rather as a treatment. It is also important to note that while corticosteroids can suppress the immune system, this is not their primary purpose in the treatment of pulmonary diseases. Their main function is to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.

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