The lung is the main organ of the respiratory system and its main function is respiration (exchange of gases between the...
So you have an asthmatic child at home. Chances are you also have quick-relief medicine, sometimes called "rescue inhalers" to give to... Read more »
Ancient Egyptians inhaled fumes of herbs heated on bricks. In the 19th century cigarettes were used. Finally, after about a hundred years... Read more »
Many people with asthma have a nebulizer as part of their treatment plan. A nebulizer is a machine that takes a liquid asthma medication... Read more »
New Asthma NIH guidelines recommend early intervention in controlling inflammation associated with asthma. Inhaled steroids are... Read more »
Have you seen the news this week? There's been a lot of coverage in the health news about a new study from the UK that was published in the... Read more »
A study of more than 700 school children has found that giving steroids to kids who wheeze does not improve their symptoms. The study found that... Read more »
Women who take folic acid supplements during early pregnancy may be putting their baby at risk for respiratory problems and hospitalization, a new... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quick-Relief MedicationsThese medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.Short-Acting Beta2-AgonistsBeta2-agonists do not reduce inflammation... Read more »
British researchers say that approximately one in ten children using an albuterol inhaler for daily asthma maintenance may not be helped by the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Approach for Treating and Managing AsthmaWhile medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of... Read more »