Asthma
Symptoms of asthma
-Wheezing
-Dyspnea
-Cough
What does SABA stand for?
Short-acting Beta Agonist.
What does COPD stands for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 🫁
2 most used LABA drugs
Formoterol (Foradil)
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)
Definition of asthma
Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways
How do Corticosteroids work?
Inhibit inflammation cells and suppress the immune response
What is the disease progression of COPD?
Irreversible and progressively worsens
What are the drug treatments for COPD?
-Beta Agonist
-Anticholinergic
-Corticosteroids
-Methylxanthines
-Oxygen
-Physical therapy
-Antibiotics
-Expectorant
-Vaccinations
Triggers of asthma
Smoke
Dust
Exercise
Pet dander
Cold weather
GERD
Colds
Flu
Which drug classes are used everyday for asthma treatment?
-Leukotriene inhibitors
-Mast cell stabilizers
-Monoclonal antibody
-Xanthine derivatives
What does emphysema destroys?
Alveoli or air sacs of the lungs
What are the 2 most common vaccines for pneumonia
PneumoVax 23
Prevnar 13
Inhalation devices and how are they administered
MDI. Slowly inhale and breath out
DPI. Inhale fast and then rinse mouth
What drug class does omalizumab (Xolair) pertains to
Monoclonal antibody
What is inflammationof the lining of the bronchial airways?
Bronchitis
Which long acting anticholinergic is used to treat COPD
Spiriva (Tiotropium)
What type of medicationsare used regularly to prevent asthma symptoms or attacks
Long-term persistent medications
Which dosage of Montelukast (Singulair) are chewable?
4mg and 5 mg
What is an alternative used to prevent usage of ventilators in patients with respiratory diseases
ECMO
What is the difference between a mucolytic and an expectorant
Mucolytics destroy or dissolve the mucus in the chest, and expectorants help thin the mucus for easy expelling.