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
SNEHAL RABHERU, Pharmacist
Very good general review of inhalers used in asthma and copd. Helps distinguish betwenn treatment of one over the other.
SUSAN JAMISON, RN
Helpful. Thank you.
AEJAY PECQUET, RN
Just in time for my upcoming licensure exam. I am very well satisfied with how the explanation is simplified and also with the help of chart/illustration *Btw, I'm a visual type of person* I can fully understand how the treatment for asthma and copd works! Thanks Nclex Mastery App :-)
ILLONA IZMAILOVA, RN
good content
SARAH IRVING, MD
KELLE LACH (NP Student)
ROBERT KANOUSE (Pharmacy Student)
TIANA ROTH (NP Student)
VALORIE SIMS, NP
Excellent review and pointers. I feel better
JOHN PARSONS
- 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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