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#12 - Asthma Part 3: Asthma Medications - Inhalers

#12 - Asthma Part 3: Asthma Medications - Inhalers

FromThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology


#12 - Asthma Part 3: Asthma Medications - Inhalers

FromThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jul 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Did you know asthma medication encompasses more than just inhalers?


 


Asthma medications are a massive topic to cover! We will be covering them all in three episodes. The first part we discuss the types of inhaled medications, both for quick relief and controllers. Dr G breaks down how the medicines work in the body and why it is essential to know the function of each type of inhaler.


 


We also cover what medication you would be prescribed and how you would introduce it using step therapy.


 

What we cover in this episode:
Types of inhaled asthma medication: Inhalers: short-acting beta 2 agonist (SABA), long-acting beta 2 agonist (LABA), inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), combination LABA/ICS, and anticholinergic inhalers (tiotropium bromide)
 How allergy shots can help with allergic asthma 
How asthma medication work - are they receptor agonists or an antagonists
Step therapy

Supporting information: https://www.itchpodcast.com/post/episode-12
Released:
Jul 18, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast bringing you easily digestible information on all things allergies, asthma eczema, and immunology