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Over The Counter Asthma
An advisory panel has recommended that the FDA remove the "essential use" status of nonprescription inhalers that use ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons as propellants. Doing so would essentially ban products such as Primatene Mist from sale.
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From Our Experts
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 »
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 »
Over-the-counter Epinephrine Inhalers Are Going Away
With so much attention on the looming deadline to remove CFC, doctor prescribed, metered dose inhalers from the market by December 31,... Read more »
The Difference Between Adult Onset Asthma and Childhood Asthma
Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
10 Ways to Improve Life for All Asthmatics
Life for asthmatics has improved incrementally since the first asthma guidelines were created in 1989. Doctors are now better equipped to... Read more »
From Our Sources
Addiction to Nasal Sprays Can Be Dangerous
Millions of Americans in pursuit of a remedy for stuffy nose and sinus pressure turn to over the counter (OTC) nasal sprays because of their quick... 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 »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Long-Term Relief Medicatio...
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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