Innovair

ASTHMA AND COPD: MECHANISM OF ACTION OF GLUCOCORTICOIDS, β2-AGONISTS AND THEIR COMBINATION

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Inhaled Glucocorticosteroids (ICSs)

Inhaled Long-Acting β₂-Agonists (LABAs)

Combination Therapy With LABAs and ICSs: Scientific Rationale

Key Learning Points and Assessment Test

References

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

After completing the study of this module, each learner should be able to:

Describe corticosteroids mechanism of action and resulting effects in asthma and COPD.
Review pharmacological activity of long-acting β₂-agonists and generated effects in asthma and COPD.
Understand the scientific rationale and clinical evidence of inhaled combination therapies with long-acting β₂-agonists and corticosteroids both in asthma and COPD.

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This module has been kindly provided by UCB.