RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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Question
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What is an example of an anti-inflammatory drug used in COPD.
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NSAID
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Ibuprofen
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Corticosteroid.
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Paracetamol
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of inhaled corticosteroids include: Beclomethasone dipropionate (Qvar Redihaler) Budesonide (Pulmicort) Ciclesonide (Alvesco)
Detailed explanation-2: -There are several possible reasons why corticosteroids may not be effective in suppressing the inflammatory disease process in COPD, although they are highly effective in asthma. Neutrophilic inflammation is generally resistant to corticosteroids, whereas eosinophilic inflammation is suppressed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fluticasone (Flovent). This comes as an inhaler you use twice daily. Budesonide (Pulmicort). Prednisolone.
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