misc inhaler information

  • redihaler: has won holding chamber in bottom
  • DPI can be either single or multiple
  • softmist: spring mechanism
  • nebulizers
    • albuterol
      • accuneb
      • proventil
      • ventolin
  • arfomoterol (brovana) == levoalbuterol (perforomist)
  • PED 3/4: ensifetricne - nebulizer,
  • Symbicort => Breyna (generic)
  • ICS: 6% PNA risk
  • MDI: faster than soft mist
  • more side effect (tachhycardia, dry mouth) if swallowed
  • 5 micron = ideal partickle size
  • R0 to R5 resistance
    • R0: MDI
    • R5: handihaler
  • Sharon Greer: >60 years, FEV1<60%
  • Notus trial: dupixent TH2 helper cells
    • stops IL4 and IL13