Pharmacology: Chapter 17 Drugs for the Tx of Respiratory Disorders and Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards
1
Q
Non infectious respiratory disease are divided into two groups: What are they?
A
Asthma COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
2
Q
What is Asthma?
A
Reversible airway obstruction with inflammation
3
Q
What is COPD?
A
Irreversible airway obstruction
4
Q
COPD can be further broken down into what two groups?
A
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
5
Q
What is allergic Rhinitis?
A
Is an inflammation of the nasal airways that occurs when an allergen is inhaled in an individual with a sensitized immune system
