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Asthma
treatment for COPD and Asthma
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Pharmacology
Graduate
10/24/2013

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Term
What are the four features of asthma?
Definition
Reversible

Cell Mediated

Pediatric Disease

Bronchial hyperresponsiveness
Term
What are 3 classic symptoms of asthma?
Definition
Wheezing

Coughing

Chest Tightness
Term
What are some asthma triggers?
Definition
pollen

mold

dander

smoke

exercise
Term
What are the five key features of COPD?
Definition
Irreversible

Progressive Air Flow Limitation

Bronchitis/Emphysema combo

Preventable/Treatable

Adult and Elderly disease
Term
What are symptoms of COPD?
Definition
Chronic Cough

Shortness of Breath

Chronic Sputum Production
Term
What causes COPD?
Definition
Smoking

Pollutants

Environmental Chemicals
Term
Respiratory Drug Classes that help with asthma/COPD?
Definition
Bronchodilators

Corticosteroids

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
Term
What do bronchodilators do?
Definition
Opens airways by relaxing smooth muscle
Term
What do corticosteroids do?
Definition
Decrease airway inflammation
Term
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists work by ...
Definition
stops allergen and cell mediated asthma by blocking leukotriene
Term
What are three bronchodilators (Beta-2 agonists)?
Definition
Albuterol

Salmeterol

Formoterol
Term
What are 2 bronchidilators (anticholinergics)?
Definition
Ipratropium

Tiotropium
Term
What are 2 steroids for asthma/COPD?
Definition
Fluticasone

Budesonide
Term
Name a leukotriene receptor antagonists?
Definition
Monelukast
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