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Chronic Asthma

Updated : August 29, 2022



Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

 

amoxicillin 

Mild/moderate/severe:

875

mg

every 12 hrs or 500mg every 8hrs



ciprofloxacin 

In the case of mild/moderate infections: 500 mg orally every 12 hours or 400 mg intravenously every 12 hours for 7-14 days
In the case of severe/complicated infections: 750 mg orally every 12 hours or 400 mg intravenously every 8 hours for 7-14 days
Limitations for usage: Reserve the fluoroquinolones for patients who are voided of available treatment options for chronic bronchitis



beclomethasone inhaled 


Indicated for Chronic Asthma
For no earlier record of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40-80 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day as an initial dose may enhance the dose as necessary. It should not surpass 320 mcg two times a day
For an earlier record of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40-160 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day depending on earlier dose and disease severity. It should not surpass 320 mcg two times a day



 

amoxicillin 

Mild/moderate/severe :

45 mg/kg daily divided in doses for every 12hrs or 40 mg/kg per day in divided doses for every 8hrs



beclomethasone inhaled 


Indicated for Chronic Asthma
Age >12 years
For no earlier record of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40-80 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day; may enhance the dose for desired response following more than two weeks of treatment. It should not surpass 320 mcg two times a day
For earlier records of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40-160 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day depending on earlier dose and disease severity; may enhance the dose for desired response following more than two weeks of treatment. It should not exceed 320 mcg two times a day. It should not surpass 320 mcg two times a day
Age 4-11 years
For both with earlier record/without earlier record of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day; may enhance the dose for desired response following more than two weeks of treatment. It should not surpass 80 mcg two times a day
Age <4 years
Safety and efficacy not established



 

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Chronic Asthma

Updated : August 29, 2022


amoxicillin 

Mild/moderate/severe:

875

mg

every 12 hrs or 500mg every 8hrs



ciprofloxacin 

In the case of mild/moderate infections: 500 mg orally every 12 hours or 400 mg intravenously every 12 hours for 7-14 days
In the case of severe/complicated infections: 750 mg orally every 12 hours or 400 mg intravenously every 8 hours for 7-14 days
Limitations for usage: Reserve the fluoroquinolones for patients who are voided of available treatment options for chronic bronchitis



beclomethasone inhaled 


Indicated for Chronic Asthma
For no earlier record of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40-80 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day as an initial dose may enhance the dose as necessary. It should not surpass 320 mcg two times a day
For an earlier record of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40-160 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day depending on earlier dose and disease severity. It should not surpass 320 mcg two times a day



amoxicillin 

Mild/moderate/severe :

45 mg/kg daily divided in doses for every 12hrs or 40 mg/kg per day in divided doses for every 8hrs



beclomethasone inhaled 


Indicated for Chronic Asthma
Age >12 years
For no earlier record of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40-80 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day; may enhance the dose for desired response following more than two weeks of treatment. It should not surpass 320 mcg two times a day
For earlier records of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40-160 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day depending on earlier dose and disease severity; may enhance the dose for desired response following more than two weeks of treatment. It should not exceed 320 mcg two times a day. It should not surpass 320 mcg two times a day
Age 4-11 years
For both with earlier record/without earlier record of the inhaled corticosteroid usage: 40 mcg of beclomethasone inhaled orally two times a day; may enhance the dose for desired response following more than two weeks of treatment. It should not surpass 80 mcg two times a day
Age <4 years
Safety and efficacy not established



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