E 19: Respiratory Medications

To begin, we briefly break down the differences between COPD and Asthma. During the rest of this discussion we focus on the different pharmacologic modalities we can use to optimize our patient's respiratory function. (Beta2 Agonists, Methylxanthines, Cholinergic Antagonists, Corticosteroids, Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors, Antileukotrienes, Mast Cell Stabilizers, Ventilatory Stimulants)