Tick...tick...tick...Do you hear it? That's the sound of the clock ticking down to December 31, 2008 - the day some of the inhaled breathing medicines you've grown to know and love will no longer be available. Now, before you get too worked up (and who wouldn't be?), let's find out what's going on and learn what you can do to keep on breathing easy.
What's this all about?
When you use an inhaled aerosol medication, you are breathing in not only the helpful medicine, but a propellant that...
Combination controller inhalers continue to play a vital role in asthma management for many who have a history of moderate to severe... Read more »
Today we’ll talk about:• Inhaler technique for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)• How to clean and store your MDI• How... Read more »
Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick-relief (‘rescue') medications -- both OTC and... Read more »
Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick relief medications - both over-the-counter (OTC) and... Read more »
Asthma treatment is all about control. Control is the main goal of asthma treatment, as outlined in both the U.S. asthma management... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructed airway; Blocked airwayFirst AidFOR INHALED OBJECTAny child who may have inhaled an object should be seen by a doctor. Children with... Read more »
Cluster headaches are so painful that they've been called "suicide headaches." At this time, the only treatment that's FDA approved for the acute... Read more »
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways (bronchi) to produce excess mucus and close, making breathing difficult.... Read more »
A bronchdodilator is a quick-relief asthma medicine that relaxes the airways in the lungs so it's easier to breathe. They are often prescribed in... Read more »
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