Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Presented by Muhammad Shamim
Defining COPD
CB Emphysema
What happens in asthma?
COPD and Asthma
Airflow Limitation in COPD
Pharmacotherapy Short-acting inhaled beta-2 agonists (example albuterol) Long-acting beta-2 agonists (example salmeterol) Short-acting inhaled anticholinergic agents (example ipratropium) Long acting anticholinergic agents (example tiotropium) Combination agents (example Combivent) Systemic bronchodilators (example Theophylline) Glucocorticoids (example prednisone, fluticasone)
QUESTIONS?? Or Comments