Treatment of
Long-term control medications are taken daily to maintain control of persistent
The quick-relief medications are taken to achieve prompt reversal of an
Many asthma medications can be administered orally or by inhalation. Metered-dose inhalers (MDI’s) are the most widely used method, but...
One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is that a lot of money is poured into... Read more »
New approaches to asthma treatment Earlier last month, I attended an international conference on clinical and research advances in asthma... Read more »
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... 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 »
Asthma treatment involves a combination of prevention/avoidance and medication. Most people with a persistent class of asthma, whether... Read more »
Pediatricians, general practitioners, internists, allergists and pulmonologists can all treat asthma and allergies. Allergists or immunologists are... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Approach for Treating and Managing AsthmaWhile medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Approach for Treating and Managing AsthmaWhile medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pediatric asthmaTreatmentYou and your child's pediatrician or allergist should work together as a team to create and carry out an asthma action plan.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsImmunizationsChildren older than 6 months should receive an influenza vaccination every year. Children between 2 months and 2 years... Read more »