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,A postbronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second
(FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) of less than 0.7 is needed to
confirm this diagnosis. - Answer: COPD
Chronic cough, excessive sputum production, wheezing,
dyspnea, poor exercise tolerance - Answer: Classic
Characteristics of COPD
Sense of breathlessness, tightening of the chest, wheezing,
dyspnea, cough - Answer: Classic Characteristics of Asthma
What does the GOLD Report recommend as the initial
pharmacologic treatment in COPD-Group A. - Answer:
Bronchodilator
Indicated in COPD-Group B and if the patient has had two or
more exacerbations or greater to or equal to one exacerbation
leading to hospitalization. - Answer: LABA+LAMA
Consider this if the patient has had two or more exacerbations
or greater to or equal to one exacerbation leading to
hospitalization, and/or blood eosinophils greater than 300
cells/microliter. - Answer: LABA+LAMA+ICS
, Treatment is a stepwise approach based on age, severity, and
classification. ICS is the most effective long-term control. -
Answer: Asthma Treatment
Intermittent, Mild persistent, Moderate persistent, Severe
persistent - Answer: Asthma Classifications
SABA as needed for symptoms; intensity of treatment depends
on severity of symptoms. - Answer: Mediation Management of
Asthma
What is the effect of ICS in children? - Answer: ICS may slow a
child's growth slightly, but so does poorly controlled asthma.
What medication should NOT be used as monotherapy in
COPD? - Answer: ICS
What medication should NOT be used as monotherapy in
asthma? - Answer: LABAs