An oral glucocorticoid treatment which can be given short-term (e.g. 10 days) in severe exacerbations of asthma or COPD
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This drug class reverses mucosal oedema, decreases the inflammatory cascade and inhibits the release of leukotrienes. They reduce the hyperesponsiveness of airway smooth muscle to bronchoconstrictor stimuli
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The following drugs are examples of this drug class: beclometasone, budesonide, fluticasone, mometasone. They can cause oral candidiasis
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The following are side effects of this drug class: osteoporosis, increased risk of infection, increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, hypokalemia, glaucoma, peripheral oedema
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An example of a mast cell stabiliser which prevents the release of antihistamines. The dose is 3-4 times daily. Should not be given in acute exacerbations of asthma
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An example of a leukotriene receptor antagonist (leukotrienes are part of the inflammatory cascade so these are antiinflammatories)
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An oral phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor used to reduce exacerbations in patients where severe chronic bronchitis. Cannot be used for acute relief from bronchospasm but does reduce inflammation in COPD
