Asthma and COPD are common chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases that place a high burden on the healthcare system and those affected. In this episode, Claire takes us through the treatment regiments commonly used to lighten the morbidity associated with these conditions.

Content covered:

- B2 antagonists

- Muscarinic antagonists

- Inhaled corticosteroids and systemic steroids

- Montelukast

- PDE4 inhibitors

- Antitussives and mucolytics

- Biological treatments

- Key principles of oxygen treatment in patients with chronic hypercapnia