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Long-Term Relief Medications
These medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.
Inhaled Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids, also called glucocorticoids or steroids, are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. Steroids are not bronchodilators (they do not relax the airways) and have little immediate effect on symptoms. Instead, they work over time to reduce inflammation and prevent permanent injury in the lungs. They can also help prevent asthma attacks...
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Take Your Asthma on the Road with a Portable Nebulizer
Many people with asthma have a nebulizer as part of their treatment plan. A nebulizer is a machine that takes a liquid asthma medication... Read more »
What is a Nebulizer?
Ancient Egyptians inhaled fumes of herbs heated on bricks. In the 19th century cigarettes were used. Finally, after about a hundred years... 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 »
Nebulizer or inhaler: Which one works best for your child?
So you have an asthmatic child at home. Chances are you also have quick-relief medicine, sometimes called "rescue inhalers" to give to... Read more »
Quick-relief inhalers I: Over the counter (OTC) medications
Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick-relief (‘rescue') medications -- both OTC and... Read more »
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Improper nebulizer use may lead to asthma complications
The improper use of home nebulizers may lead to serious asthma complications or death, a new study suggests. Researchers at Michigan State University... Read more »
FDA may ban over-the-counter asthma inhalers
An advisory panel has recommended that the FDA remove the "essential use" status of nonprescription inhalers that use ozone-depleting... Read more »
Traveling with Asthma
Summer vacation. It conjures up visions of relaxation, sports, sunny days, perhaps sand and water or woodlands. For individuals and families with... Read more »
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