Asthma VS COPD Flashcards
1
Q
Which is more common
A
Asthma - 262 million world wide
2
Q
Is SOB present in asthma
A
No (but can occur with exacerbations)
Mods in COPD
3
Q
Management of Asthma
A
SABA PRN
Step 1: low dose ICS
Step 2: add LABA
Step 3: increase dose of ICS or add LRTA (montalukast)
Step 4: refer to specialist
4
Q
Prednisone is used for managing exacerbations, what is the dose for asthma
A
40mg OD, 5 days
5
Q
Prednisone is used for managing exacerbations, what is the dose for COPD
A
30mg OD for 5 days
6
Q
Prednisolone ADRs
A
• headache
• HTN
• fluid retention
• osteoporosis
• weight gain
• Cushing disease
• mood changes
• eye problems
7
Q
ICS ADRs
A
• oral thrush
• change in voice
• pneumonia
8
Q
Monitoring for all Corticosteroids
A
• weight
• BMI
• eye screening
• osteoporosis
• HbA1c
