Week 7 Flashcards
What is asthma?
It is the chronic airway inflammation
What are some lifestyle management ways to manage asthma?
Stop smoking, avoid triggers, maintain a healthy weight, exercise
What does SABA stand for?
Short-acting beta-agonist
What does LABA stand for?
Long-acting beta-agonist
What does ICS stand for?
Inhaled corticosteroids
What is the mode of action for SABAs?
They are agonist to beta-2 receptors in the lungs and cause bronchodilator
When are SABAs used?
To relieve symptoms of ashtma
What is the onset of SABA?
rapid, 3-4 minutes
What is the mode of action for LABA?
They are agonists for beta-2 receptors and they allow for bronchodilation
What is the mode of action for LABA?
They are agonists for beta-2 receptors and they allow for bronchodilation
What is the mode of action for inhaled corticosteroids?
Reduce airway inflammation and bronchial hyper-reactivity
What is COPD?
It is an umbrella term for progressive lung diseases
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What is the one symptom present in COPD?
Breathlessness
WHY does COPD cause breathlessness?
There is damage to lung elasticity, making it difficult to breathe out, which causes trapped air in lungs, making it the muscles work harder and need more oxygen
What are some side effects of COPD?
Chest infection, pneumothorax, CVD, anxiety, depression, oedema, hypoxemia, obesity, osteoporosis and death
What is the best lifestyle modification for COPD?
Stop smoking, exercise, healthy weight, and breathing techniques
What is the first-line treatment for COPD?
SABA
What is a second-line treatment for COPD?
A LABA (long-acting beta2 agonist)
What is a third-line treatment for COPD?
A combination of drugs
What does NRT stand for?
Nicotine replacement therapy
How is nicotine replacement therapy delivered?
Inhalation, oral, buccal and transdermal
What is Varenicline used for?
To help smoking cessation
What is the mode of action for Varenicline?
blocks nicotine from binding and stops the good effects of smoking
What are some side effects of Varenicline?
Nausea, sleep disturbances and depression
What are some side effects of Varenicline?
Nausea, sleep disturbances and depression
