Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Is bronchodilation sympathetic or parasympathetic?
A
Sympathetic
2
Q
Asthma is primarily an inflammatory illness. True or false
A
True
3
Q
What is now commonly used for prevention and tx of asthma
A
Symbicort - corticosteroid + beta agonist
4
Q
How do corticosteroids work for asthma prevention
A
Reduce number of inflammatory cells in airway, and damage to epithelium. Reduce vascular permeability
5
Q
Do corticosteroids cause bronchodiation?
A
No
6
Q
What is Prednisone?
A
A corticosteroid which may be using in prevention of acute or chronic severe asthma
7
Q
What is Salbutamol?
A
A SABA
8
Q
What is Formeterol
A
A LABA. Found in Symbicort inhaler
9
Q
What is Budesonide?
A
Corticosteroid. Found in Symbicort inhaler.
