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chapter 17

Chapter 17. Respiratory

TermDefinition
Asthma Reversible airway obstruction, associated with reduction in expiratory airflow.
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Irreversible airway obstruction which occurs with either chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Bronchitis inflammation of the bronchial tubes
Emphysema Chronic lung condition that involves damage to the air sacs in the lungs
Rhinitis inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane inside the nose
Antitussive class of drugs used to suppress or reduce coughing
Expectorant Class of drugs that helps loosen and thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to couch it up.
Mucolytic type of medication that helps break down and thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to clear through coughing or other means
Candidiasis also known as a yeast infection, is a fungal infection caused by candida, a type of yeast
Rhinorrhea refers to the excessive discharge or flow of mucus from the nose. Commonly known as a “runny nose”
Dysphonia refers to a disorder of the voice that results in difficulties in speaking, often characterized by changes in vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal effort.
White Blood Cells (WBC) also known as leukocytes, are an essential component of the immune system. They help the body fight infections, foreign invaders and abnormal cells.
Drugs: classification Indication
ipratropium (Ipravent) – Nasal form- Anticholinergic agent / Antimuscarinic Allergic rhinitis
ipratropium (Atrovent) – Oral inhalation- Anticholinergic agent / Antimuscarinic COPD
iotropium (Spiriva Respimat)- Anticholinergic agent / Antimuscarinic COPD/Asthma
albuterol (Proventil)- Adrenergic Agonist / Beta2 Agonist Asthma
salmetrol (Serevent Diskus)- Adrenergic Agonist / Beta2 Agonist COPD/Asthma
pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)- Adrenergic Agonist / Alpha/Beta Agonist / Decongestant Nasal congestion
phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) - Nasal- Adrenergic Agonist / Alpha-Adrenergic Agonist /Decongestant Nasal congestion
fluticasone propionate (Flonase) – Nasal form- Corticosteroid Allergic rhinitis
fluticasone propionate (Flovent) – Oral inhalation- Corticosteroid Asthma
cromolyn (Nasalcrom) - Nasal- Mast cell stabilizer Allergic rhinitis
cromolyn (PMS-sodium cromoglycate)– Oral inhalation Mast cell stabilizer Prophylaxis of asthma
montelukast (Singulair)- LT Receptor Antagonists Allergic rhinitis, Asthma
zafirlukast (Accolate)- LT Receptor Antagonists Asthma
diphenhydramine (Benadryl Allergy) - Systemic- Antihistamine / H1 Antagonist / First Generation Allergic Rhinitis
loratadine (Claritin)- Antihistamine / H1 Antagonist / Second Generation Allergic Rhinitis
guaifenesin (Mucinex)- Expectorant Expectorant
dextromethorphan (Robitussin)- Antitussive Cough suppressant
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