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Asthma Meds
Researchers say a common class of asthma drugs may increase the risk of autism when given to pregnant women. The class of medications--called beta 2 adrenergic agonist--includes albuterol, Ventolin, and Maxair among others. While the study did not single out any specific medication, scientists found that the use of the class of medications in the late second or third trimester of a woman's pregnancy could increase the risk of autism later in the child's life.
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5 Common Types of Asthma Meds & Why You Should Use Them As...
It's frustrating for us RTs (and RNs and DRs too of course) when an asthmatic comes to see us in the ER and then we find out he stopped... Read more »
A Concern for Expectant Mothers: Are Asthma Meds Safe For My Baby?
She was a young asthmatic seated on the edge of the ER bed, and was leaning on the table to breath. Her lips were blue and she was in... Read more »
Alright Asthmatics! Here's Your Incentive to Eat Well and Get in...
So many of us tend to, well, gain a little weight as we get older. It's normal actually. Yet, if you have asthma like me, you need to be a... Read more »
Asthma Control vs. Asthma Severity: What You Need to Know
How severe is your asthma? Is it under control? Does it matter? It seems the new recommendation is that asthma severity is out and... Read more »
So What is Asthma? Here's Our Updated Definition
Even during my short lifespan the definition of asthma has changed quite a bit. It's important we asthmatics keep up on the current... Read more »
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Belief about benefits, side effects linked to asthma med compl...
Minority patients who believe it is important to take their corticosteroid even when they're symptom-free are more likely to take their meds, a new... Read more »
Asthma meds may work best with regular use
A study of school-age children has found that inhaled steroids work best when they are taken regularly, rather than just during flare-ups.... Read more »
Clinical trial: Obesity, Inflammation, and Asthma Meds
This is a study to observe the links between lung inflammation, obesity, and the effects those conditions have on the way a patient responds to... Read more »
Asthma meds don't work as well in overweight patients
New research suggests that if you're overweight or obese common asthma meds may not work as well for you. In fact, scientists say that inhaled... Read more »
New asthma med filed for FDA approval
British drugmaker SkyePharma has filed a new drug application with the FDA for Flutiform (fluticasone propionate-formoterol fumarate). The... Read more »
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