A 67-year-old patient with coronary artery disease and a his…
A 67-year-old patient with coronary artery disease and a history of myocardial infarction takes aspirin 81 mg daily for secondary prevention. The patient is scheduled for elective cataract surgery and asks when the aspirin should be stopped to prevent bleeding. What is the most appropriate recommendation?
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A 38-year-old woman with moderate persistent asthma has been using an inhaled glucocorticoid for 6 months. Her symptoms have improved, but she asks why she must continue taking it daily even when she feels well. What is the primary mechanism by which inhaled glucocorticoids improve asthma control over time?
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