Patients with asthma should get an annual flu vaccine, and they should receive the vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia at least once. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #94: Colds and influenza.]
Patients with asthma and chronic allergic rhinitis may need to take medications daily. Patients with severe seasonal allergies may need to start medications a few weeks before the pollen season, and to continue medicine...
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In this entry, I would like to discuss the use of theophylline for asthma both in the past and present. While this medication has fallen... Read more »
Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
People who have chronic illnesses often search for what they see as more natural alternatives to asthma medication treatment. It's not that... Read more »
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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 »
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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 »