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Can the steroids from asthma medication make a man sterile?
Steroids in asthma medication will not cause sterility. They are nowhere near strong enough. The steroids reduce the swelling. They let other medicine get to its target. When the steroids end, the effects go away. As a result steroids are quick fixes but not long term solutions.
What body parts do steroids kill?
white blood cells in cases of asthma
When the nurse is assessing a new patient in a clinic which medications would be of most concern?
the patient has severe asthma and requires frequent therapy with oral steroids
Are there steroids in asthma?
There is not steroids in asthma, but different steroids hormones are used to help fight against asthma. Some puffers contains a small mineral-corticoid or gluco-corticoid, (depending on condition) which when inhaled, is absorbed by the alveoli and capillaries inside your lungs. Depending on the situation, the hormone may cause your bronchioles to contract or relax, or the hormone may help your body with mucus regulation, helping you breathe.
Can you use testostrone cream instead of steroids for asthma?
No, steroids used for the treatment of asthma are not the same as testosterone. Asthma attacks often have two phases, the initial attack then a recurrence a few hours later. Using the wrong type of steroid (like testosterone or anabolic steroids for sports/bodybuilding) in the place of an inhaled corticosteroid (albuterol, etc) could result in death if either attack were serious enough.
Does combivent contain steroids?
Yes it does. The steroid works to open the airways that are blocked due to asthma.
What is the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for steroid-dependent asthma?
There are different codes for the different types of asthma, but the question does not specify which type. Therefore, the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code would be: Asthma, unspecified: 493.90 There is no combination code for steroid dependent asthma, so this would require two diagnosis codes to describe: 493.90 + V58.65, Long term (current) use of steroids.
Which humidifier is best for asthma suffers?
Well humidifiers are not the best choice for asthma sufferers. Some humidifiers contain steroids If the sufferer is young, the steroids will make them hungry, and lead to eating too much. I used to have asthma. I used an inhaler, and worked out a lot. Eventually my symptoms never came back.
How do leukotriene modifiers treat asthma?
Leukotriene modifiers are among a newer type of drug that can be used in place of steroids, for older children or adults who have a mild degree of persistent asthma.
What is the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for steroid?
There are different codes for the different types of Asthma, but the question does not specify which type. Therefore, the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code would be: Asthma, unspecified: 493.90 There is no combination code for steroid dependent asthma, so this would require two diagnosis codes to describe: 493.90 + V58.65, Long term (current) use of steroids.
Are there any asthma treatments I can do from home?
There are several home treatment options for asthma. From simple inhalers with both long and short-acting steroids to daily medication, such as steroids or other broncho-dilating pills, these are the simpler and quicker types of treatment. However, there is also the nebulizer, which is a "breathing treatment" and can be utilized at home.
Steroids for asthma?
Steroids are used to treat lung inflammation that can occur in emphysema. But steroids cannot correct the underlying problem, which is that many of the alveoli have collapsed so there is less gas exchange.
