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 will be removed from the market and replaced with other (mostly HFA) propelled inhalers after December 31, 2008.
Many asthma sufferers have noted that they...
Last month, Californians suffered wildfire tragedies that led to the evacuation of nearly a million people. The fires took lives and... Read more »
Okay, the economy is tanking, job security for many people is at an all-time low, cost of health insurance is increasing and medication... Read more »
Primatene Mist, a stalwart of over the counter asthma inhalers, is heading toward oblivion in a few short weeks. A few years ago, Congress... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
GlaxoSmithKline's new Advair HFA inhaler is now available nationwide. The inhaler offers the same corticosteroid and bronchodilator as the Advair... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Corticosteroids are a type of anti-inflammatory medicine. Corticosteroid overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: BECLOMETHASONE (HFA) - ORAL INHALATION Pronounced: (beck-low-METH-uh-sown) Uses Beclomethasone is used to prevent and control... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Hay Fever
strategies focus on impeding the function of the IgE antibodies, interruption of the release of antigen-induced autocoids (histamine and eicosanoids)... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: CICLESONIDE (HFA) INHALER - ORAL Pronounced: (sye-KLES-on-nide) Side Effects See also Precautions section. Dry/irritated throat,... Read more »
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