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Precautions to be Taken While Using Beta-2 Agonists

Patient was educated on precautions to be taken while using Beta-2 agonists as follows: Closely watch for any worsening of asthmatic symptoms, such as, increasing wheezing, increased frequency of exacerbation of shortness of breath, reducing endurance, and feeling tiresome. Any worsening of asthmatic symptoms must be reported immediately. Observe compliance with taking blood pressure readings every day and maintain a log of the same. Any consistent drop in blood pressure while using the Beta-2 agonists [...]

Side Effects of Beta-2 Agonists

Patient was educated on side effects of Beta-2 agonists as follows: Patients taking Beta-2 agonists can sometimes present with worsening of asthmatic symptoms, with increasing wheezing, increased frequency of exacerbation of shortness of breath, reducing endurance, and feeling tiresome. Any worsening of asthmatic symptoms must be reported immediately. Stimulation of Beta-2 receptors in the vascular smooth muscle by these medications can result in relaxation of the smooth muscle of the blood vessels, leading to reduced [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using a Beta-2 Agonist Diskus

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using a Beta-2 agonist diskus as follows: Do not use a spacer with the Beta-2 agonist inhalation diskus, as spacers cannot help powder form of the inhaler. Do not wet or wash the diskus and the mouthpiece. Always, maintain them dry. After loading the medication ready to inhale, one important precaution regarding using a diskus is to not drop the diskus or change the position of [...]

How to Use a Beta-2 Agonist Diskus Inhaler

Patient was educated on the process to use a Beta-2 agonist diskus inhaler as follows: A Beta-2 agonist diskus dispenses dry Beta-2 agonist inhaler powder, in contrast to the aerosol inhaler. Make sure the diskus and mouthpiece are clean before use every time. Use a dry cloth to wipe the diskus clean before use. Do not wet or wash the diskus and the mouthpiece. Always, maintain them dry. Hold the Beta-2 agonist diskus in one [...]

How to Use Beta-2 Agonist Inhalation Solution in a Nebulizer

Patient was educated on how to use Beta-2 agonist inhalation solution in a nebulizer as follows: Make sure the nebulizer cup and air compressor are clean before using them. Do not mix 2 separate bronchodilator medications into the nebulizer at any given time. Connect the air compressor to an electric outlet. Make sure the vents on the air compressor are not blocked, to facilitate necessary airflow into the compressor. The nebulizer has a cup into [...]