Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which some of the bronchi and bronchioles have lost their elasticity and have expanded and filled with fluid.
It may be caused by recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways and is primarily a disorder of childhood and young adulthood, with most cases being recognized during the first 2...
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 »
Are you currently using an albuterol metered dose inhaler (MDI) as your quick relief or rescue inhaler? If so, expect your treatment plan... Read more »
In response to reader concerns, I would like to revisit the issue of the efficacy of the new, ‘environmentally friendly'... Read more »
One of the frequent questions I've seen here and on other asthma websites is whether asthma can be safely treated with (cheaper) over the... Read more »
Do You Know That Your Inhaler is Changing? Until now, your asthma inhaler has used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to propel the medicine out... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FLUTICASONE HFA INHALER - ORALPronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sown)Uses Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that works directly in the ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anticholinergic MedicationsAnticholinergic medications relax the bronchial muscles. They are generally inhaled and act as a bronchodilator over time.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Adrenergic bronchodilators are inhaled medicines that help open up the air passages. They are used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. Adrenergic... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchitis - acute Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms. In otherwise healthy people, antibiotics should only be... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention In some cases, asthma episodes can be prevented by avoiding or minimizing exposure to triggers. These include environmental triggers such... Read more »