Fluticasone – a drug that controls asthma and COPD Review article

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Published: May 17, 2022
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fluticasone, asthma, COPD, treatment, pMDI

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Adam J. Sybilski
1. II Klinika Pediatrii, Centrum Medyczne Kształcenia Podyplomowego w Warszawie. 2. Klinika Chorób Dziecięcych i Noworodkowych, Centralny Szpital Kliniczny Ministerstwa Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji w Warszawie
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2389-277X

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable airflow limitation and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. Inflammation is also present in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but the dominant types of inflammatory cells and the major anatomical site of lesion appear to be different from those in asthma. The pathophysiology of these diseases determines the therapeutic approach. For years, glucocorticosteroids have been the basic drug in the treatment and control (without symptoms, no impact of the disease on the quality of life) of asthma and COPD. The best, most effective and with minimal undesirable effects method of administering glucocorticosteroids is the inhalation route. Inhalations are the drug of choice. Inhaled glucocorticosteroids are essential drugs in the maintenance and rescue treatment of asthma, regardless of the stage of the disease, even in episodic asthma. In the treatment of COPD, they are a drug that supports the basic bronchodilator treatment. Fluticasone propionate is an anti-inflammatory inhaled glucocorticosteroids with high efficacy, excellent safety proven in many studies and with a negligible number of side effects. One type of inhaler is pMDI pressurized inhalers. Currently, all pMDI inhalers have a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) carrier. The advantages of pMDI are size, ease of use and price. Correct inhalation technique is essential for the effectiveness of asthma and COPD treatment. You should always instruct and control patients with the correctness of taking medications, especially inhalation techniques.

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Sybilski , A. J. (2022). Fluticasone – a drug that controls asthma and COPD. Alergoprofil, 18(2), 15-19. Retrieved from https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/alergoprofil/article/view/1947
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Vol 18 No 2 (2022)
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THERAPY

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