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Treating an Acute Attack in the Hospital. An acute attack may require hospitalization. Laboratory tests, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and a chest x-ray are performed to determine lung function, oxygen levels, and other indications of severity or rule out other causes. Depending on the results, the following treatments may be given:
- Beta2-agonists are the standard therapy. They may be administered with a nebulizer (a device that administers the drug in a fine spray) or given hourly with an...
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications
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This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »
This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »
This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »
This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »
This product is a combination of 2 medications: albuterol (also known as salbutamol) and... Read more »
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