Asthma attacks, especially severe ones, are a constant threat when you have asthma. Many asthmatics end up in the hospital at some point in their lives with asthma symptoms that are out of control. Intensive treatment that goes beyond a few extra puffs from your rescue inhaler is usually the preferred course of action.
Emergency care can vary, but may include using a nebulizer with some sort of aerolized bronchodilator and an injection of steroids. If you know the panic of not being able to...
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A new study has found that using Symbicort as both a preventative asthma medicine and as a "rescue" drug cuts asthma patients' risk of having severe... Read more »
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How Do You Know if it's a Medical Emergency? Most asthmatics learn how to manage their day-to-day breathing problems, but sometimes attacks can be worse than normal. Here are 7 signs that suggest your attack may be a medical emergency. ...
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