Unusual weakness, stomach upset, diarrhea, dizziness, cough, headache, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, or mouth pain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not...
Read moreAsthma treatment involves a combination of prevention/avoidance and medication. Most people with a persistent class of asthma, whether... Read more »
It feels lately like there's always some kind of "bad news" in the headlines about one asthma medication or another. Asthma is a disease... Read more »
"Doc, it seems like I can't ever breathe out my nose. The pills help my sneezing but I always feel congested" Many people identify... Read more »
Last month the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) voted unanimously that the benefit of Advair and Symbicort outweighed the risks of... Read more »
There's been quite a bit of press devoted to the dangers of depression and suicide lately in regards to asthma. But, of course, a lot of... Read more »
What is the concern about Singulair (montelukast)?Singulair is a major drug in asthma treatment – it is important to review recent developments and... Read more »
This is a study to determine if patients entering an emergency room with asthma attacks might benefit from an IV dose of an approved drug with the... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Hay Fever
strategies focus on impeding the function of the IgE antibodies, interruption of the release of antigen-induced autocoids (histamine and eicosanoids)... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntihistaminesHistamine is one of the chemicals released when antibodies overreact to allergens. It is the cause of many symptoms of allergic... Read more »
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 »