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  #1

what is the first line of treatment
albuterol or steroids
dont know the ans

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  #2

beta agonists (albuterol) are the first line treatment for asthma-

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/i...

  #3

The mainstay of ED therapy for acute asthma is inhaled beta2-agonists.

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  #4

NON ED

Step 1 - Intermittent on Albuterol for Acute exacerbations

Step 2 - Mild persistent :-Inhaled steroid (low dose), cromolyn, or nedocromil (Children usually begin with a trial of cromolyn or nedocromil.)

Step 3 - Moderate persistent:- Anti-inflammatory, inhaled steroid (medium dose), or inhaled steroid (low-to-medium dose) and long-acting bronchodilator, especially for nighttime symptoms (either long-acting inhaled beta2-agonist, sustained-release theophylline, or long-acting beta2-agonist tablets) (If needed, give inhaled steroids in a medium-to-high dose.)

Step 4 - Severe persistent:- Anti-inflammatory or inhaled steroid (high dose) and long-acting bronchodilator (either long-acting inhaled beta2-agonist and sustained-release theophylline or long-acting beta2-agonist tablets and steroid tablets or syrup long term) (Make repeated attempts to reduce systemic steroid and maintain control with high-dose inhaled steroid.


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  #5

so nice of u
really a guru

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  #6

v. nice explanat but need clarification.
Example'
What is the first line for Aspirin induced asthma?



  #7

Leukotriene Inhibitors

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  #8

JUst Got my Pc Fixed was going for a test drive n i m addicted to the forum so came to chk up on it

Yes right in the Acute Setting Some add Ipratropium to the Albuterol




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  #9

Beta blockers................

  #10

Thank u , mytime.
Also which is for long term profilactic?

  #11

R u Sure U Beta Blockers will work

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  #12

Sorry I meant agonists.................tired.sticking out tongue

  #13

C/S. but for exercise.......... Cromlyn Na.

  #14

Mast cell stabilizers (cromolyn or nedocromil) can be considered before inhaled steroids, especially in children. Leukotriene pathway modifier agents and even low-dose sustained release theophylline can also be considered

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  #15

epica wrote:
Thank u , mytime.
Also which is for long term profilactic?



This One Was For Epica !!


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  #16

Pl tell me the MC side effect of Salmeterol

  #17

Buddy in Children its the Cromolyn which is started as Prophylatic while in Adults Salbuterol is the mainstay in 2 ways for severe excrebations we have it as a Nebulized form n then in Inhaler form then u give Corticosteriod based on th excrebation or the presentation of the pt Mostly ppl who have Allergic Asthma or Rhinitis they r now being benefited by Leukotriene Inhibitors and is given when they have been around in the round allergen. Usage of Ipratropium is now basically used in th eER Setting not Long term effects have been seen.

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  #18

Theophylline affects the cardiovascular (CV), neurological, GI, and metabolic systems. Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and acidosis commonly occur after an acute overdose.

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  #19

Ok,
It was review from FA

  #20

oh i missed all this

khair ,I know that cromolyn sodium is also given prophlactically esp in children


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  #21

oops guru nnl already posted it

i didnt see




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  #22

Mucolytic agents --Dornase alfa (rhDNase). Cleaves and depolymerizes extracellular DNA and separates DNA from proteins. This allows endogenous proteolytic enzymes to break down the proteins, thus decreasing viscoelasticity and surface tension of purulent sputum.

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  #23

musomyst looses the mucus plugs in cf

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  #24

Try to ans Q about CF ( from FA also)

  #25

the MC side effect of Salmeterol angina ???

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