Understand asthma and COPD inhalers with this concise overview of the "step-up" inhaler treatment for both asthma and COPD.
Includes discussion & illustrations on the naming and usage of SABA inhalers (short acting beta agonists - albuterol etc.), LABA inhalers (long acting beta agonists - salmeterol etc.), ICS (inhaled corticosteroids - fluticasone etc.), and LAMAs (long acting muscarinic receptor antagonists - tiotropium etc.)
Course Contents:
- Inhalers Explained Clearly
JENNY MITCHELL, MD
Nicely done.
DAVID I MILLER, MD
MATT TILTON
MIRIAM HOLTHUIS
Very good explained, thank you Dr.
RAYMOND CHAN
KYLE BARKER
The chart was very useful for organizing the treatment steps for each condition - cleared up the escalation of meds. I would like a more in depth course that touches on the GOLD criteria & GINA for treatment (studying for AANPCB). Thank you for this course!
TAKOYA BAUGH
TIA WACKERHAGEN, RN
Great overview and easy to digest protocol. Thanks!
JESSICA AHUMADA
JAVIER MONTENEGRO, RN
this was extremely helpful.
- Quadruple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
- Over 20 years teaching experience as both an exam preparation instructor and an assistant professor of medicine.
- Experience as a medical director for both a Southern California Physician Assistant Program and a Respiratory Therapy Program.
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