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Asthma Treatment
Asthma Treatment
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Pharmacology
Professional
09/15/2012

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How to treat Exercise - induced bronchospasm (EIB)?
Definition

Pretreatment before exercise with short - acting B2 agonists, leukotriene receptor antagonists, or mast cell stabilizers, is recommended. Short - acting B2 agonists are the drugs of choice generally

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How long do short-acting B2 agonists (SABAs) last?
Definition
SABAs last up to 2 - 3 hours
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SABAs are used for immediate relieft. Not Long acting B2 agonists (LABAs). What is the time to onset for formoterol?

Definition
15 minutes
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SABAs are used for immediate relieft. Not Long acting B2 agonists (LABAs). What is the time to onset for Salmeterol?

Definition
30 minutes
Term
Should LABAs be used as monotherapy in patients with persistant asthma?
Definition
NO!
Term
Montelukast and Exercise Induced Bronchospasm
Definition

Montelukast must be taken 2 hours prior to exercise and it lasts up to 24 hours.

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Does montelukast work in everybody?
Definition
Only works in 50% of patients
Term
What is the preferred SABA in pregnancy?
Definition
Albuterol
Term

What is the preferred inahled corticosteroid in pregnancy?

Definition
Budesonide
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In pregnancy it is safe to treat with asthma medications than to let the fetus go without oxygen.

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Statement. Not a question.
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