Asthma & Airway Obstruction
This type of airway obstruction is reversible.
What is asthma
This respiratory disease is characterized by long-term, non-reversible airway narrowing.
What is COPD?
This type of inhaler is most likely to cause fungal infections in the mouth when used frequently.
Steroid (Fluticasone-Flovent)
These drugs block the effects of histamine in the body.
What are antihistamines?
This is a potential risk of using intranasal decongestants for an extended period.
What is rebound congestion?
These factors are known to trigger asthma attacks.
What are allergens, exercise, and stress?
This corticosteroid is commonly prescribed for both asthma and COPD to reduce inflammation and manage exacerbations.
What is prednisone?
This type of medication is commonly used to help prevent asthma attacks by reducing airway inflammation.
What are corticosteroids?
Second-generation antihistamines are less likely to cause sedation compared to first-generation antihistamines because they don't do this.
What is cross the blood-brain barrier?
The primary action of intranasal decongestants is this.
What is vasoconstriction in the nasal mucosa?
This fast-acting bronchodilator is often used as a rescue inhaler to relieve acute asthma symptoms.
What is albuterol?
This respiratory condition involves the destruction of the alveolar walls, leading to difficulty in oxygen exchange and is commonly caused by smoking.
What is emphysema?
While this medication can be used for both asthma and COPD, it is predominantly used for COPD.
What is Theophylline?
This antihistamine is most likely to cause drowsiness.
What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
This is a common side effect of adrenergic bronchodilators such as albuterol. NOT DRY MOUTH
What is tachycardia?
In a medical emergency, this life-threatening asthma condition involves severe bronchospasm that does not respond to standard treatment and requires immediate intervention.
What is status asthmaticus?
This condition, which includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is marked by long-term, irreversible airflow limitation.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
This medication is used to treat persistent asthma.
What is omalizumab?
Antihistamines primarily target this receptor.
What is the H1 receptor?
This is a common side effect of pseudoephedrine.
What is an increased heart rate/blood pressure?
This leukotriene receptor antagonist is used to reduce asthma symptoms by blocking substances that cause inflammation and bronchoconstriction.
What is montelukast (Singulair)?
This respiratory condition is a subset of COPD characterized by chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to excessive mucus production and a persistent cough.
What is chronic bronchitis?
This medication has both bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory effects in asthma treatment.
What is salmeterol?
These 2 types of medications complement each other by relieving allergic symptoms and shrinking blood vessels.
What are decongestants and antihistamines?
This inhaled medication causes dry mouth but rarely causes candidiasis.
What is albuterol