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| ***VERY SIMILAR TO ADULT, DO THOSE FLASHCARDS FIRST, THEN COME BACK HERE*** |
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| ***VERY SIMILAR TO ADULT, DO THOSE FLASHCARDS FIRST, THEN COME BACK HERE*** |
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| At what age can spirometry be used? |
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| What is the goal Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV) |
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| What ages should use a spacer? |
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| When, specifically, is an ICS required in children? |
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| If SABA is inadequate to provide relief, use SABA > 3 times per week including to prevent exercise induced attacks, or if relief after using SABA lasts less than 2 hours |
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| How long before exercise should a SABA be used if necessary? |
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LABAs
What are they
Place in therapy in children? |
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LABAs - salmeterol & formeterol
Used in addition to ICS if ICS is not sufficient. Do not use in children <6 |
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Adults:
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-asthma-inhaler-techniques-in-adults
Children:
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-asthma-inhaler-techniques-in-children |
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