01
Front
What is the primary effect of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs)?
Back
They reduce airway inflammation.
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02
Front
Name three inhaled corticosteroids.
Back
Budesonide, fluticasone, and beclomethasone are examples.
03
Front
Why use a prescribed daily ICS when asthma symptoms are controlled?
Back
Regular use helps prevent asthma symptoms and exacerbations, even when the person feels well.
04
Front
Does an ICS alone usually provide immediate asthma relief?
Back
Generally, an ICS alone does not provide immediate relief. Some prescribed ICS–formoterol inhalers can be relievers; follow the specific treatment plan.
05
Front
When may systemic corticosteroids be prescribed for respiratory conditions?
Back
They may be prescribed for a significant asthma flare-up or a moderate-to-severe COPD exacerbation.
06
Front
Where do systemic corticosteroids act?
Back
They act throughout the body, unlike inhaled corticosteroids, which deliver medicine mainly to the lungs.
07
Front
Why are systemic corticosteroids usually prescribed for a limited course?
Back
Their risks increase with greater dose and duration, so they are usually used for a limited course.
08
Front
How are ICSs used in COPD?
Back
ICSs are maintenance treatment for selected patients, typically as part of combination therapy; they are not for everyone with COPD.
09
Front
How can a patient help reduce oral thrush risk after using an ICS?
Back
Rinse the mouth with water and spit it out after use.
10
Front
How can a spacer help with an ICS metered-dose inhaler?
Back
With a compatible inhaler, a spacer can reduce medicine deposition in the mouth and throat.
11
Front
What are two possible local side effects of ICSs?
Back
Hoarseness and oral candidiasis (thrush) are possible local effects.
12
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What are some risks of systemic corticosteroids?
Back
They can raise blood glucose, increase infection risk, suppress adrenal function, and contribute to bone loss.
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