One of the things I noticed in the comments in the inhaler changeover post is that many of you are using your rescue inhalers often, daily... Read more »
Chances are if you have asthma you have some degree of chronic (it's always there) inflammation in your air passages. Studies have... Read more »
Do you, like most asthmatics, use an inhaler? Most of us take a daily or twice daily preventive medicine, such as an inhaled steroid,... Read more »
Asthma treatment, as with many chronic diseases, is often a matter of trial and error. Experts know that most people with asthma respond... Read more »
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 »
A new steroid cream is a safe and effective treatment for asthma, a new study says. Indacaterol is a once-daily skin cream that helps reduce the... Read more »
A recent Scottish study suggests children with allergic conditions may be receiving steroid doses that are too high. Researchers say one in 11... Read more »
Corticosteroids are a good defense against asthma, but inhaling them brings a better outcome. According to a 16-week study of children ages 6 to 17,... Read more »
Correct technique is important to ensure you receive a full dose of asthma medication. This one-minute video shows how to prepare and use a typical... Read more »
Reducing inflammation may help prevent cancer, two new studies suggest. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say that women who have breast cancer and who... Read more »