RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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SABA
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TWO
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SAME
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All ideas are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -Choice of long-acting bronchodilator agent-In addition to short-acting bronchodilator rescue therapy, we suggest that Group A patients use a long-acting bronchodilator (algorithm 1). Long-acting bronchodilators have been shown to be effective even in patients with mild symptoms and low baseline exacerbation rates.
Detailed explanation-2: -For most people with COPD, short-acting bronchodilator inhalers are the first treatment used. Bronchodilators are medicines that make breathing easier by relaxing and widening your airways.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fluticasone (Flovent). This comes as an inhaler you use twice daily. Budesonide (Pulmicort). This comes as a handheld inhaler or for use in a nebulizer. Prednisolone. This comes as a pill, liquid, or shot.