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Long-Term Relief Medications

These medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.

Inhaled Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids, also called glucocorticoids or steroids, are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. Steroids are not bronchodilators (that is, they do not relax the airways) and have little effect on symptoms. Instead, they work over time to reduce inflammation and prevent permanent injury in the lungs. Many studies have now shown that the use of in...

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...AlbuterolCombiventInhalerAnticholinergicsIpratropiumAtroventInhalerTiotropiumSpirivaInhalerSystemic... Read more »

Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Long-Term Relief Medications

...older.The older corticosteroid inhalants are beclomethasone (Beclovent, Vanceril) and dexamethasone (Decadron Phosphate Respihaler and others). They are less powerful than the newer steroids when... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications

...inhalers.The older corticosteroid inhalants are beclomethasone (Beclovent, Vanceril) and dexamethasone (Decadron Phosphate Respihaler and others). They are less powerful than the newer steroids... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Complications

...caused by inflamed muscles and joints. Such drugs include methylprednisolone (Medrol) and dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol). Studies suggest that using these drugs along with opioids may help... Read more »

Brain Tumors: Primary: Treatment for Complications

...supports the tissues of the brain.Corticosteroids (commonly called steroids) such as dexamethasone (Decadron), prednisolone, and prednisone are used to treat hydrocephalus. Side effects include... Read more »

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