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LABA (Long-Acting Beta Agonists) Bronchodilators for Asthma & COPD
In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will explain how Long-Acting Beta Agonists (LABAs) work, where they fit in therapy for the management of asthma and COPD.
You’ll learn how to:
- Mechanism of action: beta-2 receptor activation → bronchodilation (airway smooth muscle relaxation)
- Clinical use: LABAs in COPD maintenance vs asthma (must be combined with ICS)
- Onset/duration differences and practical inhaler considerations
- Adverse effects & warnings: tachycardia, tremor, hypokalemia, paradoxical bronchospasm, and key safety concepts
- Therapeutic combos: ICS/LABA combination…
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