Screening using tools for Alcoholics
CAGE questionnaire
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a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways
Asthma
Asthma is the Constriction of
bronchi and
bronchioles
During asthma attacks, three things can happen:
Bronchospasm
Inflammation
Mucus production
Quick-relief (rescue) medications for ashtmas : relax the muscles around the airways
Ventolin inhaler / Albuterol
Short-acting anticholinergic (SAMA).
Blocks acetylcholine. This relaxes the airways and makes breathing easier.
Works in about 15 minutes.
Atrovent (Ipratropium)
Often used in ER for acute asthma exacerbations.
Atrovent (Ipratropium)
Long-acting anticholinergic (LAMA). Lasts 24 hours
Maintenance therapy for asthma or COPD → prevents symptoms, not for sudden attacks.
Tiotropium
strong anti-inflammatory drugs. reduce the swelling inside the airways.
Corticosteroids: short courses to treat asthma flare-ups.
Prednisolone
strong anti-inflammatory drugs. reduce the swelling inside the airways.
Corticosteroids: Stronger option, given in hospitals for severe asthma attacks.
Methylprednisolone
strong anti-inflammatory drugs. reduce the swelling inside the airways.
Corticosteroids: Used in emergencies like status asthmaticus ; IV
Solu-Medrol
Long-term asthma control medications:
Inhaled corticosteroids
Theophylline
cornerstone (main foundation) of asthma treatment.
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)
Reduces swelling and irritation in the airways.
Prevents mucus buildup.
Keeps airways open over time
Budesonide
Budesonide: for allergic rhinitis (runny/blocked nose from allergies).
Nasal spray (Rhinocort)
long-term asthma control.
Inhaler
used when patients don’t respond well to inhaled corticosteroids
Theophylline
Prescription Medications for smokers
Bupropion (Zyban):
Varenicline (Chantix):
vitamin deficiency in alcoholics
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Alcohol withdrawal can cause tremors, anxiety, agitation, seizures, and delirium tremens (DTs) what drugs can be given
Benzodiazepines
