Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems may occur in people with asthma who are treated with drugs similar to formoterol (long-acting beta agonists). In people with asthma, this product should only be used when one long-term medication (such as inhaled corticosteroids) does not control breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to...
Read moreSo what's the deal with Advair and Symbicort? These meds have helped so many asthmatics finally gain control of their asthma, yet, with... Read more »
While it has not yet been approved in the United States, Symbicort may some day be available as a rescue inhaler as well as a ... Read more »
Asthma treatment involves a combination of prevention/avoidance and medication. Most people with a persistent class of asthma, whether... Read more »
Asthma treatment is all about control. Control is the main goal of asthma treatment, as outlined in both the U.S. asthma management... Read more »
Although asthma death rates have declined, it continues to be a leading cause of missed work and school in the United States. The National... Read more »
This is a study to determine if Symbicort is effective at treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when delivered using a metered-dose... Read more »
Have questions or comments? Click here. Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listened to presentations and comments from several members... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new combination treatment, Symbicort, for the treatment of asthma in people ages 12 and older.... Read more »
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel says that asthma and COPD drugs Advair and Symbicort are safe for use, but Serevent and... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the combination asthma drug Dulera. The inhaler is approved for people age 12 and older, and... Read more »