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The Effect Of Asthma
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Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems may occur in people with asthma who are treated with drugs such as salmeterol (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...
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New "side-effect free" asthma, allergy med tested
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Belief about benefits, side effects linked to asthma med compl...
Minority patients who believe it is important to take their corticosteroid even when they're symptom-free are more likely to take their meds, a new... Read more »
Clinical trial: Effects of Nexium (esomeprazole) on asthma
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Asthma drugs may be safe, effective for COPD
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Clinical trial: Effectiveness of QVAR-Easi-Breathe inhalers fo...
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