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Nsaid Safe In Asthma
A new study has shown that patients who take proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) along with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac have more gastrointestinal problems than patients who take COX-2 inhibitors for pain relief. But experts say that taking a PPI like Nexium or Prevacid with an NSAID may still be safer and less expensive for patients.
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NSAIDs Versus Opioids
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Heavyweight Pain Reliever Championship Match. In the blue corner, weighing in at 200 mg's is the most... Read more »
4 Myths About Anti-Inflammatory Medications (NSAIDs) Busted!
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs) are the most prescribed medications in the world, but are also the most misunderstood... Read more »
Asthma Medication Issues: How Do You Know What's Safe?
It feels lately like there's always some kind of "bad news" in the headlines about one asthma medication or another. Asthma is a disease... Read more »
Can Asthma Be Safely Treated With Over the Counter Medicines?
One of the frequent questions I've seen here and on other asthma websites is whether asthma can be safely treated with (cheaper) over the... Read more »
A Concern for Expectant Mothers: Are Asthma Meds Safe For My Baby?
She was a young asthmatic seated on the edge of the ER bed, and was leaning on the table to breath. Her lips were blue and she was in... Read more »
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Using NSAIDs Safely and Effectively
Source: eOrthopod
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) still remain one of the most commonly used drugs for joint pain from osteoarthritis (OA). Changes have... Read more »
Advair, Symbicort and FDA Advisory Committee Recommednations f...
Have questions or comments? Click here. Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listened to presentations and comments from several members... Read more »
NSAID creams may beat pills
A new study suggests that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) creams are better than pills for treating chronic knee pain. In the study,... Read more »
Asthma drugs may be safe, effective for COPD
A class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta agonists may be beneficial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new... Read more »
Asthma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and... Read more »
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