See below: An uncommon medication used for asthma, terbutaline, can be. Steroids can, as well. Other meds cannot.
Answered 9/23/2012
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Steroids: Since action directly in the lungs is the goal, most drugs would be administered through nebulizers, through ventiloatrs, etc. Via piccline the only drugs that cometo mind are corticosteroids. These will reduce inflammation and allow the patient to breathe better.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Not for control.: There are no maintenance medications for asthma that are administered iv. A few acute care meds are given IV and could be administered via picc, but that would only occur when you asthma is not well controlled. Better to use inhaled medications to keep asthma well controlled and stay out of trouble.
Answered 6/10/2014
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