Thank you for sharing the information you found regarding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with the class.
I did want to clarify a few points from you post. You mention three different medication classes that can be used to treat COPD including short-acting beta-2 agonists, long-acting beta-2 agonists, and corticosteroids. I think there may be a bit of confusion between device delivery and medication. Inhalers and nebulizers are devices and delivery systems used to administer medications to patients. I think in several places in your discussion post you were referencing a medication but referring to it as either an inhaler or nebulizer. You discuss albuterol in your post as an example of a short-acting beta-2 agonist. Formoterol (Foradil) is an example of a long-acting beta-2 agonists. Prednisone is an example of a corticosteroid often used in the treatment of COPD.
Theophylline is a medication that is less commonly used in treating COPD but can be an option for some patients. Theophylline is a xanthine derivative and is not considered a first line medication for COPD patients (Woo & Robinson, 2016).
What is the mechanism of action for Theophylline?
What are some adverse effects of theophylline?
