Inhaled Corticosteroids

Also written as ICS.

At discharge: give a written asthma plan, teach inhaler and spacer technique, avoid triggers, and start a controller (inhaled corticosteroid) if attacks are frequent.

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At discharge: give a written asthma plan, teach inhaler and spacer technique, avoid triggers, and start a controller (inhaled corticosteroid) if attacks are frequent. (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
Asthma is chronic airway inflammation, so an inhaled corticosteroid is the foundation of controller treatment, with a short-acting or combination reliever. (Respiratory Medicine Question Bank: 15 Clinical MCQs)
It is occasionally used in\nstable severe COPD with persistent symptoms, where it may\nenhance the effects of inhaled corticosteroids. (Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd)
It has now fallen out of favor Inhaled Corticosteroids ICSs are by far the most\nbecause side effects are common and inhaled β2- effective controllers for asthma, and their early use has\nagonists are much more effective as bronchodilators. revolutionized asthma therapy. (Harrisons Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)
Beclometasone: Inhaled corticosteroid — Preventer: the cornerstone of control — Oral thrush and hoarse voice (rinse the mouth) (Asthma)
Long-acting\nβ2-agonists (e.g. salmeterol 50 micrograms twice daily,\nformoterol 9–18 micrograms twice daily), given by inhaler,\nimprove asthma control in patients who remain symptomatic\ndespite inhaled corticosteroids and short-acting β2-agonists. (Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd)

Inhaled Corticosteroids

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