01
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What is the usual role of inhaled albuterol during sudden wheezing?
Back
Albuterol relaxes airway muscles and can quickly relieve acute airway narrowing.
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02
Front
What should you do after using an inhaled corticosteroid?
Back
Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out to reduce medicine remaining in the mouth and the risk of oral thrush.
03
Front
What is the main role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
Back
Inhaled corticosteroids control airway inflammation; they are not stand-alone immediate rescue medicines.
04
Front
What is montelukast used for, and does it relieve sudden asthma symptoms?
Back
Montelukast is an oral leukotriene modifier used for ongoing control, not immediate relief of sudden symptoms.
05
Front
What should a patient do about new troubling mood or behavior changes while taking montelukast?
Back
Contact a healthcare professional promptly and follow medication safety advice; new mood or behavior changes should be taken seriously.
06
Front
What is the purpose of inhaled acetylcysteine for thick secretions?
Back
Acetylcysteine thins thick respiratory secretions so they can be cleared more easily.
07
Front
Which device is used to administer inhaled acetylcysteine?
Back
Inhaled acetylcysteine is given using a nebulizer as directed.
08
Front
How should a user inhale from a dry powder inhaler?
Back
Breathe in quickly and deeply through the device to draw the powdered medicine into the lungs.
09
Front
What inhalation technique generally matches a pressurized metered-dose inhaler?
Back
A pressurized metered-dose inhaler generally requires a slow inhalation coordinated with pressing the canister.
10
Front
What accessory can assist with using a pressurized metered-dose inhaler?
Back
A spacer or holding chamber can assist with using a pressurized metered-dose inhaler.
11
Front
What changes can indicate that a long-term controller plan is helping?
Back
A helpful long-term controller plan can make symptoms and flare-ups less frequent.
12
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What can needing a quick-relief inhaler more often than usual indicate?
Back
More frequent need for quick-relief medicine can signal inadequate control; contact a healthcare professional rather than changing treatment independently.
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