Education of patients with COPD who use inhaled corticosteroids ...

[stevenposner]

Education of patients with COPD who use inhaled corticosteroids includes:
 
  1. Doubling the dose at the first sign of a URI
  2. Using their inhaled corticosteroid first and then their bronchodilator
  3. Rinsing their mouth after use
  4. Abstaining from smoking for at least 30 minutes after using

Question 2

Education for patients who use an inhaled beta-agonist and an inhaled corticosteroid includes:
 
  1. Use the inhaled corticosteroid first, followed by the inhaled beta-agonists.
  2. Use the inhaled beta-agonist first, followed by the inhaled corticosteroid.
  3. Increase fluid intake to 3 liters per day.
  4. Avoid use of aspirin or ibuprofen while using inhaled medications.

[efwsefaw]

Answer to Question 1

3

Answer to Question 2

2

[stevenposner]

Great answer, keep it coming

[bassamabas]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it