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Asthma Maintenance Therapy - Stepwise Approach 

Low dose ICS 
-> Low dose ICS/LABA or Med/High dose
dose ICS/LABA ... dose ICS/LABA + ... The general approach ... before increasing medication ... #Pharmacology #
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... perceived level of symptoms ... long-acting β2-agonist; ICS ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
of obstruction, symptom ... of expiration; ICS ... corticosteroid; LABA ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #ICS #Pharmacology
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
of respiratory symptoms ... first-line therapies is ... overlap; ICS = ... corticosteroids; LABA ... #Diagnosis #Management
COPD Preferred Treatments - GOLD 2018 

COPD is a common progressive respiratory condition that can be
Management of COPD ... anticholinergics) and ICS ... depending on their symptom ... The general progression ... LAMA/LABA/ICS.
Stepwise approach for managing asthma in youths greater than 12 years of age and adults as
environmental control and management ... If asthma is well ... are as follows: ICS ... 152(4):232-7 #Management ... #ICS #Corticosteroid
Summary of meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy trials in BPD
https://www.cochrane.org/CD005652/BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder
Meta-analyses of RCTs were undertaken for the following outcomes:
outcomes: BPD symptoms ... Guideline for the Management ... and 5.4 #EBM #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... #Medications #Pharmacotherapy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
exclude motility disorders ... Laryngitis • Asthma ... • Dental erosion ... Desire to stop medication ... Disease #diagnosis #management
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
Opioid Use Disorder ... Medications - Pharmacokinetics ... receptors than heroin ... margin of safety in pharmacology ... Comparison #Table #Pharmacology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... symptoms (in strict ... neuropathy • Labs ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management