A patient with asthma is prescribed tiotropium for long-term maintenance. Which statement shows correct understanding?
Correct answer: A. I use it regularly, not for sudden severe breathlessness
- A. I use it regularly, not for sudden severe breathlessness
- B. I use it only after an acute attack has already started
- C. I stop it whenever my breathing feels normal for one day
- D. I swallow the capsule so the medicine works throughout my body
Explanation
Tiotropium is a long-acting inhaled anticholinergic used for maintenance control and is not a rapid rescue medicine. The inhaled capsule formulation must be used with its device and should not be swallowed.
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