Asthma And How Medication Allows For Increased Performance

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allergic reactions in patients and therefore reducing the chance for allergies to trigger inflammation in the asthmatic. Antihistamines however, cause drowsiness and should not be taken when driving or working at jobs where you must be alert.
The medications that are discussed in the case study are bronchodilator inhalers (such as ventolin) and Cromolyn (Appendix 1). Bronchodilators are asthma relievers and there are three types: Sympathomimetics, which are similar to epinephrine hormones in a person's body also known as adrenaline, which is released when the body is under stress. This drug is related to the "fight of flight" nervous system that responds to stress (sympathetic)1; Theophylline, which is the bronchodilator used in the case study, has caffeine included ingredients. This drug can only be taken in tablet form. It is not known exactly how Theophylline works however, because a long-lasting tablet is available, one dose should be enough to control a person's asthma ...

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she was allergic to and start taking relatively large doses of inhaled bronchodilator.
During the next soccer season, Christie again had attacks while playing soccer, but not as any other time. She was advised by her doctor to increase the steroid inhaler dose to two puffs, three times a day throughout the pollen season. She was also advised to take four puffs of her bronchodilator medication before exercising. (Appendix 1) As well, she was told to take a number of puffs from her bronchodilator inhaler if she had an attack while exercising and not to rush to the hospital when experiencing difficulties.
Christie was instructed to take many medications including a Theophylline drug ...

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