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Combination Inhalers for Asthma Control: A New Kid on the Block

Although asthma death rates have declined, it continues to be a leading cause of missed work and school in the United States. The National Institute of Health (NIH) revised their asthma diagnosis and management guidelines in 2007. This over 600 page document has become the Holy Grail of asthma treatment and clinical research in the United... Read moreChevron
posted 02/22/2011, comments (7)|
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Can Asthma Be Safely Treated With Over the Counter Medicines?

One of the frequent questions I've seen here and on other asthma websites is whether asthma can be safely treated with (cheaper) over the counter medicines. So, I thought I'd use this post to explore the answers to that question.   Some Facts   Before I get started, though, let's refresh your memory about a couple of asthma... Read moreChevron
posted 12/10/2010, comments (0)|
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The Top 10 Asthma Medicines

It would be neat if asthma was like a sport.  Instead of writing dry, humorless posts, we could write exciting and entertaining posts about our theories and herald new inventions like the new vaccine that's supposed to cure allergies.   Another thing sports writers do that's fun is make fake rankings like this.  They have fun... Read moreChevron
posted 08/04/2010, comments (12)|
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Seven Classic Asthma Medicines To Be Discontinued

Like it or not, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made it official that seven classic asthma and COPD medicines will be phased out by December 2013.  Yet there remain many medicinal options to help you maintain good control of your asthma, or maybe obtain even better control.   According to this press release from the... Read moreChevron
posted 07/06/2010, comments (18)|
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Asthma Treatment: Balancing Safety and Effectiveness with LABAs

Asthma treatment involves a combination of prevention/avoidance and medication. Most people with a persistent class of asthma, whether mild, moderate or severe, will be on some type of medication.   For several years now, the recommended starting treatment of choice for asthma is an inhaled steroid. Examples... Read moreChevron
posted 06/21/2010, comments (5)|
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