Asthma Inhaler Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Salbutamol ATHLETIC
A
A- Reliever
T- 1/2puff when SOB
H- Inhaler / space
L- lifelong
E- immediate
T- Peak flow
I - tremors / headaches / palpitations
2
Q
Brown / LABA (salmetrol) ATE
A
A - Preventor
T- Twice a DAY (BD)
E - not immediate (as preventor)
3
Q
ICS (Beclometasone) AIS
A
A - Preventor
I - ORAL thrush, sore mouth, hoarseness
S - rinse mouth out after inhalation
4
Q
How to use a spacer?
A
1 puff into spacer
hearing noise, breathing too fast
5
Q
How to look after a spacer?
When should they replace spacer?
A
Wash every month with washing liquid + air dry it
Replace after 12months
6
Q
What to always remind patient with inhalers (4)
A
Check expiry date
Shake well
Make sure theres nothing in the inhaler
wait 30 seconds between puffs
