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Albuterol Inhaler
British researchers say that approximately one in ten children using an albuterol inhaler for daily asthma maintenance may not be helped by the medication. A common gene variant called Arg16 appears to affect how well a person will respond to asthma medications. In a recent study, researchers found that kids who had the Arg16 gene variant were less sensitive to the inhaler the more it was used. Experts say other treatment options may work best for those with the genetic variant.
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The Inhaler Changeover
I knew it was coming: the change in my Albuterol rescue inhaler. I had gotten a letter from my insurance company stating that my... Read more »
Tips for Handling the Asthma Inhaler Changeover
The clock is winding down on the transition time to switch from CFC-propelled albuterol inhalers to HFA-propelled albuterol inhalers. The... Read more »
What is an Inhaler?
To put it bluntly, inhalers are a gift to people with lung diseases from God. It's asthma medicine made easy. Albuterol... Read more »
Two Months to the Asthma Inhaler Changeover: What You Need to Know Now
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Halfway To the Asthma Inhaler Changeover
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