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18 Cards in this Set
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Expectorants, Mucolytics
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Productive cough treatments
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Mast cell stabilisers, stop histamine activity (asthma)
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Cromolyn sodium, Nedocromil sodium, Ketotifen
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Emergency bronchodilator for Asthma and COPD:
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Methylxanthines: Theophylline, Aminophylline
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Long acting β2 agonists (asthma)
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Salmetrol, formetrol
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Oral corticosteroids (asthma and COPD)
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Prednisone, Betamethasone, Triamcinolone, Cyclesonide
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Available volume for gas exchange is restricted, airflow same
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Restrictive lung disease
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Non-opiod antitussives (Block the cough centre in medulla)
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Dextromethorphan, Noscapine
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Leukotriene pathway inhibitors (asthma and COPD)
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Montelukast, zafirlukast
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Antihistamines – supress dry cough reflex
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Diphenhydramine, Chlorphenamine
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Airways are narrowed and airflow is obstructed
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Obstructive lung disease
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Inhaled corticosteroids (asthma and COPD)
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Beclomethasone, Budenoside, Fluticasone, Triamcinolone
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Anticholinergics for asthma and COPD
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Ipratropium, Tiotropium, Oxitropium
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Opiod antitussives (Block the cough centre in medulla)
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Codeine, Methadone, Pholcodeine
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Expensive asthma treatment, prevents antibody / mast cell complexes forming
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IgE monoclonal antibody: Omalizumab
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Short acting β2 agonists (asthma)
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Salbutamol Terbutaline, Fenoterol, Metaprotenerol
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Dry cough treatments to soothe airway
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Demulcents, linctuses
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Emergency treatment for asthma
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Adrenaline, Ketamine
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Nebulised anaesthetic, Prevents dry coughing, Also used for bronchoscopy
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Lignocaine
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