Are long term inhaled steroids safe?
Many patients are prescribed inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control. With good reason, patients are concerned about the long term effects of taking these medicines. In this entry I will review some information on the risks and benefits of taking inhaled steroids for asthma.
Adults
Inhaled steroids are an... Read more
Greetings. I would like to share my thoughts and some news about a new treatment for those with severe asthma. While asthma affects over 5% of Americans, fortunately the majority of asthma sufferers have symptoms that can be controlled with inhalers and oral medications. This entry will discuss a new treatment for people with more severe asthma... Read more
Asthma is a disease that affects over 5% of Americans, many of which are infants and young children. This entry will discuss asthma and wheeze in children, how asthma is diagnosed in kids, and overview its impact and prognosis. Asthma over a lifetimeAsthma affects people of all ages, but it has a typical pattern of development in the population.... Read more
I saw a patient two weeks ago with asthma who asked me an important question: “Is my obesity making my asthma worse?” I explained that while obesity definitely contributes to shortness of breath in asthmatics, and that asthma control improves with weight loss, we are not sure whether obesity directly causes asthma. And there are some... Read more
Can I still play sports if I have asthma? Yes.Wheezing associated with exercise is quite common, and can be effectively treated so that exercise, an important part of healthy living, can continue.Many people with asthma note that their asthma gets worse with exercise. And some people wheeze only when they exercise. These people have a common type... Read more
