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Aerosolized Medications: Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Asthma 2026

About This Course

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.

Successful completion of this course requires a score of 70% on the post-test.

Original Broadcast Date

May 10, 2016

Seminar Objectives

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.