22.3 Chronic Asthma Flashcards

1
Q

childhood wheeze, when to use OralCS?

A

only if hospitalised

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2
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early ICS prevent asthma?

A
  • not really

- helps when you give it

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3
Q

ICS affect on height?

A

usually around 1.25cm less tall by the end of treatment

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4
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LABA only used?

A
  • with ICS

- saturated the B2 receptors, won’t respond to salbutamol if needed for exacerbation

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