Episode 622: Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler for asthma

Episode 622: Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler for asthma

Author: James McCormack May 30, 2026 Duration: 27:55
In episode 622, Jamie and James invite Émélie Braschi back again to talk about if we should be using inhalers that combine corticosteroids and beta-agonists as rescue inhalers. We go over the best available evidence and then try to put the findings into context. Show Notes Tools For Practice Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler […]

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 13

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Episode 626: Itchy Beginnings: Can we calm infant eczema? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:24
In episode 626, Tina and James invite Caitlin Finley and Danielle Perry to the podcast to discuss the evidence for using hydrocortisone or pimecrolimus for atopic dermatitis in patients under the age of 2. They do work,…
Episode 619: Scan, See, Decide: POCUS in the Evaluation of Dyspnea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
In episode 619, Mike K and James chat yet again with Émélie Braschi. The topic this time is the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to help diagnose patients coming into emerg with dyspnea. The results certainly sugg…