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Podcast: Hey Dr Jim
Episode: Ingestion v Inhalation - the great debate
Description: Show Notes
Absorption & Effectiveness of Inhalation vs. Ingestion: The form of administration is determined by factors like the patient's metabolism, symptom pattern, goals for treatment, and time of day. For ultra-metabolizers, bypassing the first-pass metabolism via inhaled methods may be effective but it's a short-term relief. Sublingual or oral mucosal methods could be beneficial for them too.
Dealing with Chronic Conditions: For patients with chronic conditions, the focus is on their symptoms pattern throughout the day and the functional goals they have in relation to time of day. A long-acting formulation covering background symptoms is...