Asthma - Drugs - Inhaled corticosteroids (maintenance)

5 important questions on Asthma - Drugs - Inhaled corticosteroids (maintenance)

What do corticosteroids inhibit?

Inflammatory response

Who should the pulmicort respules (budesonide) mainly be used for?

Children

Inhaled corticosteroid counseling

Rinse mouth with water and spit out after each use to prevent thrush. Can also use spacer with MDI to decrease risk
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What are the 2 inhaled corticosteroids that do not shake?

Ciclesonide (Alvesco) and QVAR RediHaler

How are inhaled corticosteroids used?

Rescue (PRN)- with formoterol or SABA
Maintenance- monotherapy or with LABA

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