SABA for EIB
Take 5-15 minutes before exercise
DOA is 2-3 hours
Treatment for EIB
SABA (DOC)
LABA
LTRA
LABA EIB
Never use LABA monotherapy for persistent asthma
Used for longer DOA
Formoterol (15 minutes before)
Salmeterol (30 minutes before)
Singulair EIB
2 hours before and last up to 24 hours
SABA in pregnancy
Albuterol
ICS in pregnancy
Budesonide
Peak flow meters
Measures peak expiratory flow rate –> personal best
Use every morning upon awakening and before the use of any asthma medication
Green zone (80-100%) Yellow zone (50-80%) caution Red zone (< 50%) alert seek medical attention
Cleaning of devices
Peak flow: weekly
Albuterol: weekly
Flovent: wipe inside with damp cloth
Symbicort: dry cloth
Spacers
Use with MDI
Help prevent thrust
Clean weakly