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what is the prognosis of asthma
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if detected early in childhood may no longer exhibit symptoms but lungs will still have signs of inflammation even if respiratory fxn not effected
long term airway remodeling may also occur |
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why do you want minimal use of B2 agonist in asthma patients
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if they are constantly using it then their asthma is not controlled
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what are the drugs used to treat asthma
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bronchodilators (sympathomimetics and anticholinergics)
corticosteroids antileukotrienes mast stabilizaers anti IgE antibody methylxanthines |
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under what circumstance should you use a single ingredient LABA
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when pt is already on a corticosteroid (AE seen when given LABA alone)
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when would corticosteroid use to be useful in asthma
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when have COPD/Asthma ( in the middle)
intolerance to B2 agonist B2 agonist don't work on acute exacerbations |
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what pt should use corticosteroids
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those w/ acute exacerbations and w/ chronic disease
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what are some patient education tips for corticosteroid use
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use everyday even if not feeling better (not for acute symptom relief)
make sure to rinse and spit b/c adverse effects occur from systemic absorption via swallowing or it building up in back of throat |
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what is an example of a antileukotriene agent
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montelukast
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what are the mast cell stabilizers
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cromolyn
nedocromil |
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what is an example of a methyxanthine
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theophyline
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what is Omalizumab used for
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xolair (anti IgE)
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why is peak flow monitoring done
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peak flow decreases before pt becomes symptomatic therefore we can act on it before an attack ensues
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