Asthma is a reversible disease requiring appropriate pharmacological treatment by the Respiratory Therapist. This presentation will cover existing and new aerosolized medications recommended by national and international guidelines in both acute and maintenance treatment of the disease.
Presented by Douglas Gardenhire EdD, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC
Approved for 1.0 CRCE
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This course was reviewed in 2024.
- Define asthma
- Discuss aerosolized medications used to treat asthma
- Discuss non-aerosolized medications used to treat asthma
- Differentiate between exacerbation and stable treatment of asthma
- Discuss guidelines as a way to implement practice