Bronchodilators and Inhaled Corticosteroids - Flashcard
Bronchodilators and Inhaled Corticosteroids - Flashcard
Review the mechanisms of action (MOAs) for bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
This flashcard illustrates:
- The cholinergic and adrenergic pathways in the lungs
- The characteristics of associated antagonists and agonists for asthma and how they bind to receptors in the lungs (LAMAs and LABAs)
- How prescribed medication use can improve lung function at rest and during exercise
- Assess the cellular effects of ICS on inflammatory and structural cells
- The actions of ICS in reducing airway hyperresponsiveness
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