List Of Asthma Medications
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Quick-Relief Medications
These medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.
Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists
Beta2-agonists do not reduce inflammation or airway responsiveness but serve as bronchodilators, relaxing and opening constricted airways during an acute asthma attack. They are used alone only for patients with mild and intermittent asthma. Patients with more severe cases should use them in combination with other drugs.
Expert & Community Posts
Lack of Health Insurance Puts Our Kids with Asthma at Risk
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertThose of us who don't have health insurance know the financial toll that asthma can take on our... Read more »
Healthcare Professionals Must Become Salespeople If Parent Perceptions are to Change
By Nancy Sanker , Health ExpertA new study published in this month's Pediatrics reveals that parents are hesitant to give... Read more »
Covering the Uninsured - Drug Prices -- Significant Asthma Treatment Challenges
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertWe have a presidential election coming up next year and our next candidates will be selected in the... Read more »
Old, New and Future Approaches to Asthma Treatment
By Fred Little , Health ExpertNew approaches to asthma treatment Earlier last month, I attended an international conference on... Read more »
Are Long Term Inhaled Steroids Safe?
By Fred Little , Health ExpertMany patients are prescribed inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control. With good reason, patients... Read more »
Health Guide
Preparing Asthmatic and Allergic Children for Summer Camp
Ah, summer camp. It either brings back fond memories of sing-alongs by the fire and archery lessons with new friends -- or swatting bat-sized mosquitoes and counting the days until you could go... Read more »Singulair Suicide Risk Analysis
What is the concern about Singulair (montelukast)?Singulair is a major drug in asthma treatment – it is important to review recent developments and put these findings in perspective of overall... Read more »Asthma Management and Control
Managing AsthmaAvoidance or control of the triggers that lead to asthma attacks is as much a priority as treatment of the disease.Indoor ProtectionControlling Pets. Patients who already have pets and... Read more »Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances,... Read more »Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
Travel PrecautionsVector-borne diseases are infections transmitted by insects that harbor parasitic, viral, or bacterial organisms. Common diseases include yellow fever and malaria, but there are... Read more »Images
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Medications
...beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, labetalol, timolol) other drugs for asthma (e.g.,... Read more »
Related News
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July 13, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some kids are willing to do anything to excel in sports. A new study reports more than one in 100 11-year-olds admit to using... Read summary »
Unique Asthma Strikes Children
November 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research clarifies the link between a certain genetic variant and asthma in children. Although the variant has been known... Read summary »
Asthma Rates 50-Percent Higher in Those Overweight
May 16, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another good reason to shed those extra pounds: Being overweight puts you at significantly higher risk for developing... Read summary »
Asthma Linked to PTSD
May 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a link between asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study from Columbia University looked at... Read summary »
Race Matters When it Comes to Asthma
May 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to asthma, new research shows black patients are more likely to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized for... Read summary »
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