explain when would you use an antihistamine and when would you use a decongestan

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explain when would you use an antihistamine and when would you use a decongestant.

Lesson Plans for Allergy and Respiratory Medications CHAPTER LESSON PLANS & OBJECTIVES Lesson 8.1: 1. Identify major antihistamines used to treat breathing problems caused by allergies 3. Describe the action of antitussive medications 4. List medications used to treat and prevent asthma attacks 5. Describe the major actions and adverse reactions of the two main categories of bronchodilators. Lesson 8.2: 2. Explain when would you use an antihistamine and when would you use a decongestant. 6. Exp 7. Describe the mechanism of action for expectorants 8. List the major contraindications to the use of nasal lain why some decongestants are OTC and not prescription steroids. CHAPTER TEACHING FOcUS LPN/LVN student will be introduced to the major medications used to . In this chapter, the nroblems

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Antihistamine are used as a drug for allergy conditions. The allergens such as pollengrains, dust mites, seafoods etc which creates the inflammation in the body makes to produce histamines. The histamines causes the allergy reaction like rashes on skin, running nose, asthma etc. To overcome this issuses we take Antihistamines it control the production of histamines in the body.

Decongestant used as a drug during congested nose. This is maily due to Common cold or flu, sinusitis and allergy. After intak of this drugs decrease the blood flow so nose start to shrink and air can pass through more easily.

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