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Pulmonology
Question:
types of inhalers
Answer:
metered dose inhaler (spacer) and dry powder inhaler
Question:
metered dose inhaler medications
Answer:
Albuterol, Ipratropium, Fluticasone
,Question:
dry powder inhaler
Answer:
breathe activated; examples include Salmeterol and Fluticasone
Question:
nebulizer
Answer:
liquid formation intended to be poured into nebulizer machine; dispenses
medication in a fine mist.
Question:
nebulizer medications include
Answer:
albuterol and ipratropium
Question:
preferred treatment for intermittent asthma
Answer:
SABA as needed
, Question:
preferred treatment for persistent asthma
Answer:
low dose ICS; Low dose ICS + LABA or medium dose ICS; Medium dose ICS +
LABA; High dose ICS + LABA; High dose ICS + LABA + oral corticosteroid.
Question:
quick relief medication for asthma
Answer:
SABA should always be used as needed for symptoms of shortness of breath;
if patient needs to use the SABA more than 2 days/week, this is an indication
of inadequate control.
Question:
COPD treatment recommendations
Answer:
Depends on the severity of the disease; generally not recommended to use ICS
as monotherapy