In this article we will discuss about the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Bronchial Asthma. So, let’s get started.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Bronchodilators are used yo treat asthma and they are categorized as
Short acting beta-2 agonist like Salbutamol,Levosalbutamol,Pirbuterol etc
Long acting beta-2 agonist like Salmeterol,Formoterol etc
Inhaled Corticosteroids like Budesonide,Beclomethasone dipropionate etc
Combination of Budesonide and Formoterol
Anticholinergics like Ipratropium Bromide
Theophylline
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation includes
Breathing Retraining Techniques
Buteyko Breathing Technique
Respiratory Muscle Training
Range of Motion Exercises
Removal of Secretions via Percussion, Shaking, Vibration, Postural Drainage, Effective Coughing etc
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2 replies on “Treatment and Rehabilitation of Bronchial Asthma”
Leukotriene receptor antagonists like Monteleukast are used before certain activities like physical exercise which can trigger an attack of asthma in some individuals. They are effective agents im preventing an attack unlike B2 agonists and anticholinergics which are used to control an acute episode.
Good information