37. Asthma

Question 1

Asthma Vs COPD ?

Answer 1

Asthma develops at a younger age, due to a combination of genetics and environmental triggers.
COPD is caused by long-term damage to the lungs, often from smoking.
And asthma symptoms typically include a dry cough, whereas people with COPD are more likely to have a cough with mucus.

Question 2

Why?

Answer 2

Allergens
Air pollution (such as tobacco smoke or petrol fumes)
Workplace chemicals.
Genetic factors
Those people has asthma also have eczema
Medicine

Question 3

Medicines that may trigger asthma symptoms?

Answer 3

Beta blockers: Prolol
Complementary or herbal products.
Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)

Question 4

NSAIDs available in New Zealand ?

Answer 4

ibuprofen (Ibugesic®, I-Profen®, Nurofen®)
diclofenac (Voltaren®)
naproxen (Noflam®, Naprosyn®)
ketoprofen (Oruvail®)
celecoxib (Celebrex®)
mefenamic acid (Ponstan®)
sulindac (Aclin®)
tenoxicam (Tilcotil®)
etoricoxib (Arcoxia®)

Question 5

NSAIDs available in New Zealand ?

Answer 5

ibuprofen (Ibugesic®, I-Profen®, Nurofen®)
diclofenac (Voltaren®)
naproxen (Noflam®, Naprosyn®)
ketoprofen (Oruvail®)
celecoxib (Celebrex®)
mefenamic acid (Ponstan®)
sulindac (Aclin®)
tenoxicam (Tilcotil®)
etoricoxib (Arcoxia®)