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Inhaled Corticosteroid For Asthma
Corticosteroids are a good defense against asthma, but inhaling them brings a better outcome. According to a 16-week study of children ages 6 to 17, published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, those using the inhaled steroid had more asthma-control days and reduced reliance on short-term inhalers.
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What Inhaled Steroid is Best for Your Asthma?
Chances are if you have asthma you have some degree of chronic (it's always there) inflammation in your air passages. Studies have... Read more »
Are Long Term Inhaled Steroids Safe?
Many patients are prescribed inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control. With good reason, patients are concerned about the long term... Read more »
A concern for Parents of Asthmatics: Will Corticosteroids stunt my...
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Bye-Bye CFC Inhalers, Hello HFA Inhalers for COPD
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From Our Sources
Inhaled steroids do not prevent children from developing asthm...
Two studies have found that the use of inhaled corticosteroids to treat asthma in infants and children does not alter the course of the disease as... Read more »
Bronchodilatoracholics: Frequently Using their Quick-Relief As...
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 »
Some Inhalers May Increase Diabetes Risk
A new study suggests that inhaled corticosteroids may increase the risk of diabetes--particularly among people who take high doses. Researchers found... Read more »
31 Signs of Asthma Inhaler Overuse Comic
Read the full text of How to Spot a Bronchodilatoraholic and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's posts Visit Repiratory Therapy Cave, Rick... Read more »
Dry Powder Inhalers
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways (bronchi) to produce excess mucus and close, making breathing difficult.... Read more »
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