Asthma management in adults and children Flashcards
1
Q
what is the main drug to avoid with asthma?
A
beta-blockers, non-steroidal, sedative or opiates outside of critical care
2
Q
what type of drug is salbutamol considered to be?
A
reliever drug
3
Q
what’s theophylline therapeutic index like?
A
small
4
Q
2nd lecture
A
.
5
Q
is there a biomarker for asthma?
A
no
6
Q
do you need LOTS of steroids if asthma REALLY bad?
A
no because very high responsiveness to steroids
7
Q
for children, are oral steroids better than inhaled?
A
yes
8
Q
LABA or LTRA?
A
LABA but keep an open mind
