VENTOLIN® MDI
100 µgsalbutamol
FLOVENT® MDI
50 µg • 125 µg250 µgfluticasone propionate
FORADIL®
AEROLIZER®
12 µgformoterol fumarate/capsules
ADVAIR® MDI
125/25 µg 250/25 µgfluticasone propionate and salmeterol
VENTOLIN® DISKUS®
200 µgsalbutamol
FLOVENT® DISKUS®
50 µg • 100 µg 250 µg • 500 µgfluticasone propionate
SEREVENT® DISKUS®
50 µgsalmeterol xinafoate
ADVAIR® DISKUS®
100/50 µg • 250/50 µg 500/50 µgfluticasone propionate and salmeterol
AIROMIR® MDI
100 µgsalbutamol
PULMICORT® TURBUHALER®
100 µg • 200 µg 400 µgbudesonide
OXEZE® TURBUHALER®
6 µg • 12 µgformoterol fumarate
ZENHALE®
MDI
100/5 μg • 200/5 μg mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate
SYMBICORT® TURBUHALER®
100/6 µg • 200/6 µgbudesonide and formoterol fumarate
BRICANYL® TURBUHALER®
0.5 mgterbutaline sulfate
QVAR®
MDI
50 µg • 100 µgbeclomethasone dipropionate
ACCOLATE®
20 mgzafirlukast / tablets
ALVESCO®
MDI
100 µg • 200 µgciclesonide
SINGULAIR®
10 mgmontelukast / tablets4 mgmontelukast / granules per packet4 mg • 5 mgmontelukast / chewable tablets
XOLAIR®
150 mg vialomalizumab/ sterile powder for reconstitution subcutaneous injections
ASMANEX® TWISTHALER®
100 µg • 200 µg 400 µgmometasone furoate
Short-acting bronchodilators
Inhaled corticosteroids
Long-acting bronchodilators
Combination medications (inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting bronchodilators)
Leukotriene receptor antagonistsLong-acting muscarinic antagonist
IgE-neutralizing antibody (Anti-IgE)
It is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and partial reversible obstruction of the bronchi, and affecting a large number of children and adults. Because of its hypersensitivity, the respiratory tract reacts by contracting and congesting when irritated, which makes breathing difficult.
Obstruction is caused by three mechanisms:
• inflammation of the inner bronchial wall;• contraction of the muscle fibers surrounding the bronchi (bronchoconstriction);• overproduction of mucus (thick secretions) clogging the bronchial tubes.
WHAT IS ASTHMA?
INHALATION CHAMBER
HOW ASTHMA WORKS
Did you know that inhalers used without an inhalation chamber propel only 10% of the medication into the lungs and that almost 80% of the medication is simply deposited in the mouth? All inhalers should be used with an inhalation chamber.
As a result, you will:
• Optimize the administration of the drug (better deposition, better synchronization and simpler technique);
• Reduce the side effects of certain drugs.
This bronchial obstruction can lead to the following symptoms:
• shortness of breath;• chest tightness;• wheezing;• cough;• mucus production.
Asthma cannot be cured but it can be managed. The best way to do so is to properly understand the illness, as well as its signs and symptoms, to recognize and avoid the triggers of attacks, and to adequately take the prescribed medication.
Wall inflamed and thickened
Thightened musclesRelaxed muscles
Normal airway Asthmatic airway Asthmatic airway during attack
SPIRIVA®
RESPIMAT®
2.5 μgTiotropium bromide
BREO® ELLIPTA®
100/25 μg • 200/25 μg fluticasone furoate and vilanterol
ASTHMAMEDICATIONS CHART
Selected list of relievers
Selected list of controllers
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