One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is that a lot of money is poured into... 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 »
There are occasions in my Allergy/Asthma practice when patients ask about a medication by name. I bristle a bit when I suspect that this... Read more »
We have a presidential election coming up next year and our next candidates will be selected in the coming months. Now is the time to make... Read more »
Those of us who don't have health insurance know the financial toll that asthma can take on our lives. But now, newly released data shows... 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 »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that asthma drugs in the leukotriene receptor agonists category be given a "precaution" on... Read more »
What is the concern about Singulair (montelukast)?Singulair is a major drug in asthma treatment – it is important to review recent developments and... Read more »
Doctors who participate in the clinical trial of an asthma medication are more likely to prescribe that medication, a new Danish study has found. The... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
When asthma is suspected, the patient should describe for the doctor any pattern related to the symptoms, and possible precipitating factors,... Read more »