12 COPD Treatment
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- prn: as needed
- ICS: inhaled corticosteroids, increased SE monotherapy
- SE: sympathetic activation: HTN, arrythmia
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- mast cell stimulated will activate PLA2
Asthma
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- theophylline blocks adenosine, will not work for SVT
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COPD
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Treatment Stragegy
COPD
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- remove lung volume or remove bulla created by emphysema
Asthma
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- Mg sulfate: bronchodilator, maybe block Ca influx into smooth muscle
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- no number to follow
- SABA: short acting beta agonist
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