Pharmacology

11.

Respiratory System Pharmacology

11.1.

Respiratory System Overview

11.1.1.

Airway Structure and Function

11.1.2.

Respiratory Control

11.1.3.

Drug Delivery to Lungs

11.2.

Drugs for Asthma and COPD

11.2.1.

Asthma Pathophysiology

11.2.2.

COPD Pathophysiology

11.2.3.

Bronchodilators

11.2.3.1.

Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists

11.2.3.1.1.

Short-Acting Beta Agonists

11.2.3.1.2.

Long-Acting Beta Agonists

11.2.3.2.

Anticholinergics

11.2.3.2.1.

Short-Acting Anticholinergics

11.2.3.2.2.

Long-Acting Anticholinergics

11.2.3.3.

Methylxanthines

11.2.3.3.1.

11.2.3.3.2.

Mechanism and Clinical Use

11.2.4.

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

11.2.4.1.

Inhaled Corticosteroids

11.2.4.2.

Systemic Corticosteroids

11.2.4.3.

Leukotriene Modifiers

11.2.4.4.

Mast Cell Stabilizers

11.2.5.

Newer Therapies

11.2.5.1.

Monoclonal Antibodies

11.2.5.2.

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors

11.2.6.

Treatment Guidelines

11.3.

Drugs for Cough

11.3.1.

Cough Physiology

11.3.2.

11.3.2.1.

Opioid Antitussives

11.3.2.2.

Non-Opioid Antitussives

11.3.3.

11.3.4.

11.4.

Drugs for Allergic Rhinitis

11.4.1.

11.4.1.1.

First-Generation Antihistamines

11.4.1.2.

Second-Generation Antihistamines

11.4.2.

Intranasal Corticosteroids

11.4.3.

11.4.4.

Leukotriene Antagonists

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