While it has not yet been approved in the United States, Symbicort may some day be available as a rescue inhaler as well as a preventative medicine. In this sense, it may be the dream inhaler we asthmatics have been yearning for.
In Europe, Australia, and recently Canada, Symbicort has been approved for this purpose. The program is called the SMART program, and you can read about it by clicking here.
According to asthmansw.org, SMART is an acronym for "Symbicort Maintenance...
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listened to presentations and comments from several members of an expert FDA advisory... Read more »
So what's the deal with Advair and Symbicort? These meds have helped so many asthmatics finally gain control of their asthma, yet, with... Read more »
Some of the most effective asthma medicines are inhaled steroids, and the downside to this is that the word "steroid" has a bad reputation.... Read more »
Like it or not, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made it official that seven classic asthma and COPD medicines will be phased out... Read more »
While the economy sputters, the long acting bronchodilator/ corticosteroid combination inhaler market is booming. While big ... Read more »
Have questions or comments? Click here. Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listened to presentations and comments from several members... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
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