If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: chest pain, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, headache, shaking (tremors), nervousness, weakness, severe dizziness, seizures.
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 »
So you watched as your or son (or daughter) struggled for air and felt helpless. You listened as his docter said the words, "Your son... Read more »
Chances are most asthmatics have a metered dose inhaler (MDI) tucked away somewhere in their possession. Yet studies (like these)... Read more »
Part of being a gallant asthmatic -- like you and me -- is keeping up on our asthma wisdom. That in mind, I've created an asthma lexicon... Read more »
Even during my short lifespan the definition of asthma has changed quite a bit. It's important we asthmatics keep up on the current... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quick-Relief MedicationsThese medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.Short-Acting Beta2-AgonistsBeta2-agonists serve as bronchodilators,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pediatric asthmaTreatmentYou and your child's pediatrician or allergist should work together as a team to create and carry out an asthma action plan.... Read more »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchial asthma; Exercise-induced asthma Treatment The goal of treatment is to avoid the substances that trigger your symptoms and... 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 »