Beclomethasone is used to prevent and control symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways.
This medication must be used regularly to prevent breathing problems (attacks of wheezing/shortness of breath). It...
Read moreIt's 2009, and that means we are all being forced to switch officially to the HFA type of asthma inhaler. Many other posts here have dealt... Read more »
Chances are most asthmatics have a metered dose inhaler (MDI) tucked away somewhere in their possession. Yet studies (like these)... Read more »
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FLUTICASONE/SALMETEROL INHALATION DISK - ORAL Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sone/sal-MET-er-all) Overdose If overdose is suspected,... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Asmanex Twisthaler for once-daily use in young asthmatics. A higher dosage strength of the... Read more »
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This is a study to compare the QVAR-Easi-Breathe 100 mcg/day and QVAR-Easi-Breathe 200 mcg/day with a placebo in children ages 5 to 11 who have... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Metered-dose inhaler administration Information Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces: A... Read more »