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Health Encyclopedia: Asthma In Adults Long Term Relief Medications
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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 (that is, they do not relax the airways) and have little effect on symptoms. Instead, they work over time to reduce inflammation and prevent permanent injury in the lungs. Many studies have now shown that the use of in...
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Health Guide
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Long-Term Relief Medications
...it possible to provide effective local anti-inflammatory activity in the lungs with minimal systemic effects. (Oral steroids have considerable side effects.) They are currently recommended as the... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications
...therapy for people with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Anticholinergic agents have few severe side effects. They are less likely to impair sleep than the other standard inhaled medications.A... Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Treatment
...should not be taken for more than2 days and should be discontinued when symptoms are relieved.Side effects include headache and stomach distress. The drug turns urine a red or orange color, which... Read more »Parkinson's Disease: Medications
...advanced PD. Unlike selegiline, which is taken twice a day, rasagiline is taken once a day.Other Adverse Effects. MAO-B inhibitors may have severe side effects:One of the most important side... Read more »Incontinence Medications
...are very effective for most cases of urge incontinence. Anticholinergics can have distressing side effects, notably dry mouth.Anticholinergics include:Propantheline (ProBanthine). This drug used... Read more »
Medications
Beclomethasone is used to prevent and reduce symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused... Read more »
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Beclomethasone is used to prevent and reduce symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by... Read more »
...performed to monitor your progress and check for side effects. Avoid allergens (e.g., pollen),... Read more »
Beclomethasone is used to prevent and reduce symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by... Read more »
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