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View Post: H Panji Irawan: Atrial Tachycardia
14 hours ago by FX  
Multifocal atrial tachycardia often occurs in patients experiencing an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)3 , a pulmonary thromboembolism, an exacerbation of congestive heart failure, or severe illness especially under critical care with ..... Consultations Consultation with a cardiologist or electrophysiologist is recommended for all patients with atrial tachycardia and when structural heart disease is diagnosed or considered. Medication ...
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View Post: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trial: Can Airflow ...
5 Nov 2009
Drug: Macrolid, Theophylline, Inhaler Corticosteroids. Critical combination of various approved drugs in management for patients suffering with COPD. Study Type: Interventional. Study Design: Treatment, Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), ...
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View Post: Roflumilast in COPD « NPCi blog
18 Nov 2009 by bowersc  
Two one-year RCTs (AURA and HERMES) showed that roflumilast modestly improved lung function in patients with severe COPD who were symptomatic and not using an inhaled steroid. ... Furthermore, the ICS should be discontinued if there is no benefit after four weeks (if still symptomatic then theophylline may be considered in addition). An ICS is also recommended where the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) is £50% predicted and the patient suffers two or more ...
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View Post: Bronchial Asthma Treatment: Theophylline for Severe Asthma Control
23 Nov 2009 by scribe  
For severe asthma that can get difficult to control, a bronchodilator called theophylline is sometimes used. Theophylline is a strong drug used primarily for respiratory complications such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ...
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View Post: Bronchial Asthma Treatment: How Can You Control Severe Asthma ...
16 Nov 2009 by Tina  
The most common medication for bronchial asthma is bronchodilator-containing inhalers. Bronchodilators are substances that target the lungs and the bronchi to provide relief from symptoms of asthma. These come in two categories. ... For severe asthma that is difficult to control, a bronchodilator called theophylline is sometimes administered. Theophylline is a drug used primarily for respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and asthma. ...
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View Post: Bronchial Asthma Treatment: How Is Severe Asthma Treated?
22 Nov 2009 by admin  
For severe asthma that is difficult to control, a bronchodilator called theophylline is often used. Theophylline is a drug used primarily for respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and asthma. ...
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View Post: COPD EXACERBATIONS: PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR CAN REDUCE RISK #ERS09 ...
14 Sep 2009 by AntonioCaperna  
In this new study, Japanese researchers enrolled 103 patients with confirmed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. All patients continued their usual medications with bronchodilators such as theophylline, beta-agonists and inhaled ...
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View Post: Argenta Discovery Publishes Positive Data From a Phase II Proof of ...
15 Sep 2009
This study emphasises the significant potential of an inhaled combination of low-dose theophylline with an inhaled corticosteroid to provide an effective therapy for COPD and steroid-resistant asthma. As part of our further development of this exciting approach, we are currently planning a follow-on three month dose-ranging study”. About the Study ... Subscribe to our popular newsletter containing a regular roundup of medication news, alerts and new drug approvals. ...
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View Post: How To Relieve Asthma: Bronchodilators
25 Nov 2009 by healthwriter  
Anticholinergic bronchodilators are used for smoking-related COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This medication is approved by the FDA for treatment of asthma symptoms in emergency room settings but not in other settings. ...
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View Post: Series (Part 4): Organic Causes of Psychiatric Illness ...
22 Feb 2009 by cheryljazzar  
c. Arrhythmias (irregularities of heart beat) d. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) e. Mitral valve prolapse (generally harmless). 5. Pheochromocytoma (epinephrine secreting tumors) D. Medications as a cause of anxiety. TAKE A CAREFUL AND DETAILED HISTORY. ... o asthmatics take combinations of sympathomimetics and xanthines (aminophylline, theophylline) o patients with allergies may take ephedrine o patients with diabetes may be hypoglycemic from their insulin ...
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