Pulmonary

Question 1

First line of acute asthma treatment

Answer 1

B2 agonist

Question 2

What are the Salbitamol dosage in :
Less than 20 kg
More than 20 kg

Answer 2

Less than 20 4-6 puff

More than 20 kg 8-10 puffa

Question 3

Most effective preventer n may used as a reliver

Once daily example is :ciclesonide what category does it go under ?

Answer 3

Inhaled cortico steriods

Question 4

Ciclesonide side effects

Answer 4

Orppharengeal thrush
Hoarsness
Growth suppression

Effect take 1-2 weeks for it to work

Question 5

Montelukast why do we use it if inhaled cortico steriod is better ?

Answer 5

Excellent saftey profile

Better adherence to treatment since its tableta

Question 6

Combination inhaler is used for what?

Answer 6

As a preventer of asthma

Like. Salmetrol (b agonist ) + fluticasone (steriod )

Question 7

Pram usage in clincal practice?

Answer 7

Decrease the lenght of stay
Decrease the bronchodilator use
No adverse outcome