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Asthma: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

A 12-year-old female with a new history of asthma presents to your clinic. She asks you about the side effects of the inhalers that you are about to prescribe her. Which of the following is a known side effect of inhaled beta-2-agonists?

A. Headaches
B. Oral candidiasis
C. Tachycardia
D. Weight gain
E. Both A and C

Answer and topic summary

The answer is E. Both A and C

Asthma is a pulmonary disease defined by inflammation and reversible airflow obstruction. It can be allergic vs nonallergic. Exposure to smoke actually increases the risk of developing asthma. Clinical features include chest tightness, cough, dyspnea, and expiratory wheezes. Diagnosis can be confirmed with pulmonary function tests. Treatment depends on the severity; there are guidelines about the step-wise approach, but overall the mainstay of treatment is inhaled corticosteroids and beta-2 agonists. Side effects of inhaled beta-2 agonists may include palpitations, tachycardia, and headaches.

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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Pulmonary ⇒ Other Pulmonary Disease ⇒ Asthma

Also covered as part of the Family Medicine EOR, Pediatric EOR, Internal Medicine EOR, Emergency Medicine EOR, and General Surgery EOR topic lists

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