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Fred Little

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posted 02/22/2008, comments (4)

Are HFA-propelled quick relief inhalers effective?

In response to reader concerns, I would like to revisit the issue of the efficacy of the new, ‘environmentally friendly' hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propelled quick relief inhalers, especially albuterol. In accordance with the Montreal Protocol, all chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propelled prescription single medication quick-relief inhalers... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/20/2008, comments (0)

'Green' asthma inhalers may cost more

This comes from the Fresno Bee: "Prices of the new inhalers are higher because there are no generic versions, said Nancy Asai, a pharmacist in Fresno, Calif. And that means higher insurance co-payments for the brand-name drugs. The new inhalers typically cost from $45 to $65, Asai said.One brand of inhaler, ProAir HFA, is available for... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 01/16/2008, comments (0)

People Who Have Mild Asthma Tend to Be More Noncompliant

Noncompliance is an oft-used medical term that basically means "the patient" is not doing what "the professional" has instructed him/her to do. I've been on both sides of that equation. There are many reasons for noncompliance. Sometimes, the patient doesn't fully understand the reason for or the value to doing... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 01/16/2008, comments (0)

New Asthma Steroid Now Available in the US

Asthma treatment, as with many chronic diseases, is often a matter of trial and error. Experts know that most people with asthma respond best to inhaled steroids, but within that class of drugs, there are many choices. Now, a new drug has entered the US market — Alvesco® (ciclesonide), from the pharmaceutical company Nycomed.... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/31/2007, comments (0)

Quick-relief inhalers II: Prescription medications

Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick relief medications - both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription. This entry follows the previous entry on OTC quick relief medications to address this question: When is the right time (and how often) to use prescription quick relief inhalers? ... Read more Chevron

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