Corticosteroids Cough

Drugs that may increase sodium levels, including some of the following Anabolic steroids Antibiotics Clonidine Corticosteroids Cough medicines Laxatives Methyldopa Estrogens Carbenicilhn... 

Budesonide, Oral (Entocort EC) [Anti-inflammatory> Corticosteroid] Uses Mild-mod Crohn Dz Action Steroid, anti-inflammatory Dose Adults. Initial, 9 mg PO qAM to 8 wk max maint 6 mg PO qAM taper by 3 mo avoid grapefruit juice Contra Active TB and fungal Infxn Caution [C, /-] DM, glaucoma, cataracts, HTN, CHF Disp Caps SE HA, cough, hoarseness, Candida Infxn, epistaxis Interactions T Effects W/ erythromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ritonavir, grapefruit EMS Monitor ECG and BP for signs of electrolyte disturbances and hypovolemia OD Acute OD unlikely to cause a problem, chronic OD can reduce natural production of certain steroids symptomatic and supportive... 

ICS (Inhaled Corticosteroids) Indications Cough, dysphonia, oral thrush... 

Asthma is best thought of as a disease in two time domains. In the present domain, it is important for the distress it causes—cough, nocturnal awakenings, and shortness of breath that interferes with the ability to exercise or to pursue desired activities. For mild asthma, occasional inhalation of a bronchodilator may be all that is needed. For more severe asthma, treatment with a long-term controller, like an inhaled corticosteroid, is necessary to prevent symptoms and restore function. The second domain of asthma is the risk it presents of future events, such as exacerbations, or of progressive loss of pulmonary function. A patient s satisfaction with his or her ability to control symptoms and maintain function by frequent use of an inhaled 32 agonist does not mean that the risk of future events is also controlled. In fact, use of two or more canisters of an inhaled 3 agonist per month is a marker of increased risk of asthma fatality. 

Decontamination and Treatment Remove animal from affected areas. If any coughing or respiratory distress, monitor blood gases and Sp02- Provide oxygen and assisted ventilation as needed. Nebulized beta agonists and possibly corticosteroids can be used to treat bronchospasm. Monitor electrolytes and PCV as there can be fluid shifts out of the vasculature (Goldfrank et al, 2002). Urine arsenic levels may be measured, but are not clinically useful due to the lag time before results are obtained. Watch for liver and kidney failure. 

Animals may need to be sedated to be able to treat them safely. Move animals into fresh air and monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or dyspnea develops, monitoring is necessary for oxygenation status. Supplemental oxygen may be needed. Laryngospasm may require intubation to permit adequate ventilation. Inhaled beta-2 agonists (albuterol, salbutamol), corticosteroids, and aminophylline may help reduce bronchospasm (Ballantyne and Swanston, 1978 Folb and Talmud, 1989). Thoracic radiographs should be monitored if pulmonary edema is expected (Stein and Kirwan, 1964). 

Chlorine. Lacrimation. Rhinorrhea. Conjunctival irritation. Cough. Sore throat. Hoarseness Laryngeal edema. Dyspnea. Stridor. ARDS. Pulmonary edema Decontamination Copious water irrigation of the skin, eyes, and mucosal membranes to prevent continued irritation and injury Symptomatic care (no antidote) Warm/moist air, supplemental oxygen, positive pressure O2 for pulmonary edema Bronchospasm Beta-agonists (albuterol) Severe bronchospasm Corticosteroids (prednisone) (also used for PTS with H/0 asthma but use unproven) Analgesia and cough Nebulized lidocaine (4% topical solution) or nebulized sodium bicarbonate (use unproven)... 

For any minor injuries sustained during athletic training NSAIDs and corticosteroids (topical, intra-articular) suppress symptoms and allow the training to proceed maximally. Their use is allowed subject to restrictions about route of administration, but strong opioids are disallowed. Similarly, the IOC Medical Code defines acceptable and unacceptable treatments for relief of cough, hay fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, pain and asthma. Doctors should remember that they may get their athlete patients into trouble with sports authorities by inadvertent prescribing of banned substances. ... 

Sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam) is an organic pentavalent antimony compound it may cause anorexia, vomiting, coughing and substemal pain. Used in mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, it may lead to severe irrflammation around pharyngeal or tracheal lesions which may require corticosteroid administration to control. Meglumine antimoniate is similar. 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a respiratory condition characterized by irreversible airway obstruction caused by chronic bronchitis or emphysema. The major symptoms of COPD include chronic cough, increased sputum production, and dyspnea. The vast majority of patients with COPD are those who are current or former heavy smokers. Other risk factors for the development of COPD include occupational exposure (dusts, chemicals) and rare genetic disorders (a -antitrypsin deficiency). The medical management of COPD includes pharmacotherapy (bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and antibiotics) in combination with interventions to reduce risk factors for disease progression (e.g., smoking cessation). Some patients require long-term administration of supplemental oxygen. 

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