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Primatene Mist, a stalwart of over the counter asthma inhalers, is heading toward oblivion in a few short weeks. A few years ago, Congress... Read more »
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 »
Are you currently using an albuterol metered dose inhaler (MDI) as your quick relief or rescue inhaler? If so, expect your treatment plan... Read more »
Dr. Mitchell Hecht explains why a reader's doctor has recommended prescription asthma medicines instead of over-the-counter Primatene. Dr. Hecht... Read more »
German scientists say that taking a grass pollen tablet may alleviate hay fever and asthma in children as well as allergy shots. Researchers studied... Read more »
An advisory panel has recommended that the FDA remove the "essential use" status of nonprescription inhalers that use ozone-depleting... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
of asthma can be divided into long-term control and quick-relief medications.Long-term control medications are taken daily to maintain control of... Read more »
A new study suggests that a low-salt diet does not help control asthma symptoms. Researchers at the University of Nottingham studied 200 patients,... Read more »