Asthma Treatments
Theophylline: Revisiting An Old Asthma Treatment
In this entry, I would like to discuss the use of theophylline for asthma both in the past and present. While this medication has fallen out of favor as a first line medication in the treatment of asthma, it should not be overlooked as an option for many patients with asthma.
Theophylline in the past and present
Theophylline is a drug that has been in use for asthma since the 1950's. Structurally related to caffeine, it was first isolated from tea leaves in the late 19th century. Curre...
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Expert & Community Posts
Old, New and Future Approaches to Asthma Treatment
By Fred Little , Health Expert...as new therapies are developed to add to current asthma treatments. Read more »
Escalating Cost of Asthma Treatment : What You Can Do
By James Thompson, MD , Health ExpertOkay, the economy is tanking, job security for many people is at an all-time low, cost of health... Read more »
Natural Alternatives to Traditional Asthma Treatment
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...value. Let's look at a few of the alternative asthma treatments that show some promise. ... Read more »
Asthma Research Update - Some of the Latest Studies About Asthma & Asthma Treatment
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertOne of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is... Read more »
Guidelines for doctors and nurses taking care of asthma patients
By Fred Little , Health ExpertAs asthma affects about 6% of the U.S. population, there is a need to provide guidelines to... Read more »
Health Guide
Choosing an Allergy Doctor for Asthma Treatment
Pediatricians, general practitioners, internists, allergists and pulmonologists can all treat asthma and allergies. Allergists or immunologists are internists and pediatricians, who have additional... Read more »Pediatric asthma treatment
Asthma - pediatric Treatment You and your child's pediatrician or allergist should work together as a team to develop and carry out a plan for eliminating asthma... Read more »Rick Frea: Asthma Sufferer and Respiratory Therapist Intro Comic
Read the full text of "Hi. I'm Your Neighborhood Respiratory Therapist" and leave a comment! Read All Rick Frea's Posts Visit the Respiratory Therapist Cave Read more »The Lazy Asthmatic, Respiratory Therapist comic 3
Read the full text of "Meet Joe Goofus: The Asthmatic You Don't Want to Be (But Probably Are)" and leave a comment! Read All of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapist Cave Read more »The Doubting Thomas Asthmatic: Adults Newly Diagnosed With Asthma
Asthma is often believed to be a children's disease that you either outgrow as an adult or never develop once you're an adult. But that is not the case.People who develop adult asthma are often... Read more »Images
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Medications
This medication improves breathing by opening air passages in the lungs. It is used in the... Read more »
This drug relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to improve breathing. It is... Read more »
Related News
FDA approves new asthma treatment
October 02, 2008The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Foradil Certihaler for the treatment of asthma. Foradil Certihaler is a dry-powder inhaler that is... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Alair asthma control system
October 02, 2008This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Alair system in the treatment of asthma. This international study is currently... Read summary »
Flovent HFA receives FDA approval for children
October 02, 2008The Food and Drug Administration has approved Flovent HFA for the treatment of asthma in children ages 4 to 11. More than 4 million children suffer... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Advair vs. Serevent in patients of African descent
October 02, 2008GlaxoSmithKline is conducting a clinical trial to see if fluticasone propionate plus salmeterol (Advair) is better than fluticase propionate alone... Read summary »
Once-daily steroid cream treats asthma symptoms
October 02, 2008A new steroid cream is a safe and effective treatment for asthma, a new study says. Indacaterol is a once-daily skin cream that helps reduce the... Read summary »
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