Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems may occur in people with asthma who are treated with drugs such as salmeterol (long-acting beta agonists). In people with asthma, this product should only be used when one long-term medication (such as inhaled corticosteroids) does not control breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to...
Read moreChances are most asthmatics have a metered dose inhaler (MDI) tucked away somewhere in their possession. Yet studies (like these)... Read more »
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 »
To put it bluntly, inhalers are a gift to people with lung diseases from God. It's asthma medicine made easy. Albuterol... Read more »
We are more than half way to the asthma inhaler transition. On December 31, 2008, asthmatics' old tried and true CFC-based inhalers will... Read more »
Read Part I of this series here Inhaler devices for asthma treatmentIn this second entry of this two part-series, I would like to review... Read more »
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Alternative Names Metered-dose inhaler administration Information Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces: A... Read more »
The capsules associated with the medications Spiriva and Foradil should be used with their intended inhalation devices and not swallowed, U.S. health... Read more »
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Generic Name: FLUTICASONE HFA INHALER - ORAL Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sown) Side Effects Dry or irritated throat, stuffy nose, hoarseness, or... Read more »
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Generic Name: CICLESONIDE (HFA) INHALER - ORAL Pronounced: (sye-KLES-on-nide) Side Effects See also Precautions section. Dry/irritated throat,... Read more »
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Generic Name: BUDESONIDE/FORMOTEROL HFA INHALER - ORAL Pronounced: (byou-DESS-oh-nide/for-MOW-ter-all) Warning Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal)... Read more »