Respiratory Issues Flashcards
0
Q
Atropa belladonna
A
Ipatropium cholinergic blocker
Tx asthma
1
Q
Ephedra sinica
A
China
Albuterol: beta2 agonist➡️bronchodilator
Tx asthma
Pseudoephedrine: alpha1 & beta2 agonist➡️decongestant
2
Q
Dioscorea mexicana
A
Disgenin➡️glucocorticoids
Anti inflammatory
Tx asthma
3
Q
Amani visnaga
A
Cromolyn prevents degranulation of pulmonary mast cells ➡️prevents release of histamine
Tx asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis
4
Q
Camellia sinensis
A
Theophylline (China)
Tx asthma
5
Q
Eucalyptus globulus
A
Tx upper respiratory infection, asthma
6
Q
Origanum vulgare
A
Oregano (Europe)
Tx upper respiratory, rhinitis
7
Q
Urtica dioica
A
Leaf tea (Europe) Tx rhinitis
8
Q
Caffeine
A
Treats apnea in premies
9
Q
Glaucium flavum
A
Tx cough
10
Q
Arsidia japonica
A
Tx cough