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I'm an rt. my pt. has 50% lung function and severe copd. what are the recommended medications?
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ICS, bronchodilators: For maintenance medications, the goal is symptom relief. This can be done with bronchodilators ie short or long acting beta agonists, ( albuterol, formoterol) and anti cholinergics, there is some atrovent (ipratropium) may increase the risk of cardiac events, so long acting anti- ach drugs like spirva are better. Inhaled steroids may be lower the risk of COPD exacerbation's as well. ( torch study) and are used.
Answered 11/24/2016
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A few suggestions: LABA/LAMA/Steroids are used to treat COPD, but I would add that other causes of obstruction and/or restriction can be investigated. A DLCO and lung function test including volumes will add more information.
Answered 12/10/2014
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