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Side Effects Of Theophylline On Children
- Asthma in Children and Adolescents - 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 (they do not relax the airways) and have little immediate effect on symptoms. Instead, they work over time to reduce inflammation and prevent permanent injury in the lungs. They can also help prevent asthma attacks...
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Fiorinal Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: BUTALBITAL/ASPIRIN/CAFFEINE - ORAL Pronounced: (AS-pir-in/KAF-een/byou-TAL-bih-tall) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset,... Read more »
Pediatric asthma treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pediatric asthmaTreatmentYou and your child's pediatrician or allergist should work together as a team to create and carry out an asthma action plan.... Read more »
Treatment Options for Childhood Asthma
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Childhood Asthma
Goals of Treatment of Childhood AsthmaThe major goal of asthma management is to maintain normal life with normal lung function. This can be... Read more »
Asthma in Adults: Long-Term Relief Medications
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 »
Asthma Treatment
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 »
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