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Xolair eases allergy-induced asthma

October 03, 2008

Up to 60 percent of people with asthma experience symptoms that are triggered by allergies, experts say. And for those patients, the medication Xolair may work best. Xolair is an allergy medication that works by blocking a molecule that causes respiratory symptoms such as wheezing and lung tightness. The medication is approved for adults and for children 12 and older. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

New Prescription Allergy Medicine: Xyzal

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

Allergy medicines fall into a couple of groups: first-generation antihistamines, which are mostly... Read more »

The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...may decide to double the dose or add another OTC allergy medication. It always boils down to... Read more »

Allergy Medications and Pregnancy

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

Since I got pregnant, my body has done one somersault after another. I’m only four months... Read more »

Seasonal Allergies and ADHD

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...allergies and also having ADHD is that the ADHD and allergy medications may not mix well... Read more »

It's cold outside, so is this a cold or an allergy?

By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

Hi, I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday. As it is the cold and flu season, I am... Read more »

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Health Guide

The MedicAlert E-HealthKEY: A Review.

Do you... have multiple health issues? take several medications? take vitamins and / or nutritional supplements? see more than one doctor? track your blood pressure, blood glucose levels, ... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Prevention

...Outdoor Allergens. The following are some recommendations for avoiding allergens outside:Start taking allergy medications 1 or 2 weeks before ragweed season begins. Be sure to take allergy... Read more »

Infertility in Men: Diagnosis

In any fertility work-up, both male and female partners are tested if pregnancy fails to occur after a year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. It should be done earlier if a woman is... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment

If rhinitis is caused by non-allergic conditions, particularly if there are accompanying symptoms indicating a serious problem, the doctor should treat any underlying disorders. If rhinitis... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Highlights

...to recommend this practice.Preventing Outdoor AllergiesThe ACAAI recommends these tips:Start taking allergy medications 1 or 2 weeks before ragweed season begins.Take allergy medications before... Read more »

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Medications

Singulair Oral Uses and How to Use

Montelukast is used as a long-term (maintenance) treatment to prevent or treat asthma. It may also... Read more »

Alupent Inhl Precautions and Side Effects

This medication opens breathing passages to make breathing easier. Metaproterenol is used to... Read more »

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