Karenia,
Thank you for sharing the information you found regarding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with the class.
You mention three different medication classes that can be used to treat COPD including short-acting beta-2 agonists, long-acting beta-2 agonists, and corticosteroids. I think there may be a bit of confusion between device delivery and medication. Inhalers and nebulizers are devices and delivery systems used to administer medications to patients. I think in several places in your discussion post you were referencing a medication but referring to it as either an inhaler or nebulizer. You discuss albuterol in your post as an example of a short-acting beta-2 agonist. Formoterol (Foradil) is an example of a long-acting beta-2 agonists. Prednisone is an example of a corticosteroid often used in the treatment of COPD.
Theophylline is a medication that is less commonly used in treating COPD but can be an option for some patients. Theophylline is a xanthine derivative and is not considered a first line medication for COPD patients (Woo & Robinson, 2016).
What is the mechanism of action for Theophylline?
What are some adverse effects of theophylline?