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Which class of drugs helps to treat chest congestion by thinning mucus in the airways?
Which class of drugs helps to treat chest congestion by thinning mucus in the airways?
- Corticosteroids
- Expectorants (correct)
- Bronchodilators
- Anti-Tussives
What is the indication for using a rescue inhaler?
What is the indication for using a rescue inhaler?
- Used for prevention of respiratory symptoms
- Used during respiratory symptoms of distress (correct)
- Used for thinning mucus in the airways
- Used daily as directed
Which inhaler is often used as a rescue inhaler?
Which inhaler is often used as a rescue inhaler?
- Advair HFA fluticasone/salmeterol
- Flovent fluticasone
- Ventolin HFA albuterol (V) (correct)
- Symbicort budesonide/formoterol
What does a nebulizer refer to?
What does a nebulizer refer to?
Which medication class treats inflammation in the airways?
Which medication class treats inflammation in the airways?
What is the function of a peak flow meter?
What is the function of a peak flow meter?
Which class of drugs opens the airways by dilating the bronchi?
Which class of drugs opens the airways by dilating the bronchi?
What does an MDI (metered-dose inhaler) refer to?
What does an MDI (metered-dose inhaler) refer to?