It is disturbing that as we enter peak cough, cold and flu season, we are faced with the dilemma that acetaminophen (sold under the brand name Tylenol) may increase the risk of developing asthma.
The last major Tylenol scare occurred in the 80s when a few pill bottles were tainted with cyanide, intentionally, which killed seven people in... Read more
"Doc, will I outgrow my asthma?"
This question is frequently asked by patients and parents in my office. I usually respond by saying: "Clinical research has uncovered genes that are the likely cause of asthma. We do not outgrow our genes but the activity of our genes may vary over time. We may therefore have remission periods which... Read more
Olympic athletes go through years of training and physical conditioning in anticipation of competing against others that have the same goals: to bring home the gold medal. This year the summer Olympics in Beijing will present a few other challenges for its participants representing more than 200 nations. Heat, humidity and smog are expected to be... Read more
According to the recently revised National Institute of Health asthma guidelines, inhaled corticosteroids are the preferred class of controller medications for treating persistent asthma in all ages. Pulmicort Turbuhaler, a brand of budesonide, was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for marketing in the US in 1997.
For... Read more
New Asthma NIH guidelines recommend early intervention in
controlling inflammation associated with asthma. Inhaled steroids are the
preferred controller medication in every age group. Pediatricians and family
doctors are often hesitant to label a preschooler with the diagnosis of asthma
out of concern that wheezing may not be permanent and, in... Read more
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