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General
Nursing©
ASTHMA
Drug
Type |
Effect |
ANTI
ALLERGY |
| Antihistamines |
Block
the action of histamine, a chemical released into the body during
an allergic reaction |
| Mast
Cell Stabilizers |
Prevent
the release of histamine and other chemicals from their source (mast
cells). |
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
AGENTS |
| Corticosteroids |
Decrease
the inflammatory response in the airways |
BRONCHODILATORS |
| Anticholinergics |
Block
the action of acetylcholine to prevent contraction (tightening)
of the underlying smooth muscles of the bronchi |
| Beta-2
Agonists |
Relax
the muscles in the airways to improve airflow. Having a rapid action
over a short period of time. |
| ·
Short-acting
·
Long- acting |
Used
only for long-term control of symptoms. |
| Leukotriene
Receptor Antagonists |
Block
the action of leukotriene, a chemical known to initiate the allergic
reaction |
| Xanthines |
Relax
muscles in the airways |
What
you can do:
- Keep
the house as dust-free as possible and use a cylinder vacuum instead
of an upright cleaner, whenever possible.
- Replace
or clean carpet and drapes in your home, whenever possible.
- Consider
replacing feather pillows and down comforters with synthetic fibers,
and using a plastic mattress cover.
- Wear
a scarf around your mouth and nose in cold or severe weather.
- Monitor
the pollen count in the summer and avoid open fields during these
months of the year.
- Always
keep your medication with you in case of an unexpected attack.
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