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Side Effects of Using Steroid Inhalers-2

Patient was educated on side effects of using steroid inhalers as follows: Osteoporosis Chronic use of steroid inhalers can result in osteoporosis with weakening of the skeletal framework and pathological fractures. Secondary bacterial and viral infections Due to the immunosuppression caused by the steroid inhaler, individuals using them are more prone to secondary bacterial and viral infections of respiratory tract. Patients can present with signs and symptoms of infection, such as, fever, throat irritation, productive [...]

Side Effects of Using Steroid Inhalers-1

Patient was educated on side effects of using steroid inhalers as follows: Hypertension Steroid inhaler use can result in retention of sodium and water and cause elevated blood pressure. Elevated blood sugars On long-term use, steroid inhalers can result in increased insulin resistance and contribute towards elevated blood sugars. Elevated blood sugars particularly can be an issue in diabetics with poor blood sugar control. Opportunistic fungal infection Steroid inhaler use can result in opportunistic fungal [...]

How to Use Steroid Inhalers

Patient was educated on how to use steroid inhalers as follows: Always, check the expiration date on the steroid inhaler before using it. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before every use. Take the cap off the mouthpiece. Make sure the mouthpiece is clean before having it in the mouth. Hold the steroid inhaler between the thumb at the base and the index finger at the top, with the canister up and mouthpiece down. [...]

Inhaled Corticosteroids and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on inhaled corticosteroids and their mechanism of action as follows: Chronic inflammation of the airways happens to be the key pathology in conditions such as asthma and COPD. In asthma, the inflammation of smooth muscle in the respiratory passages is secondary to various chemical mediators that are released due to repeated exposure to the allergens in the air. As part of the inflammation, the airways become swollen, increase mucus production, and the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Short-acting Insulins-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking short-acting insulins as below: Physical exercise, as ordered by the physician, will help improve the efficiency of insulin administered. Maintain compliance with any exercise schedule prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise, as this might lower your blood sugars and precipitate an episode of hypoglycemia. Maintain strict compliance with administration of insulin shot as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, [...]