While medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of asthma involves much more:
The severity of asthma is...
Read moreIn Part I we talked about the difference between controllers and relievers, inhaled corticosteroids (one type of controller) and inhaled... Read more »
In this entry, I would like to discuss some recent findings on two similar medications that have significantly changed the landscape of... Read more »
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listened to presentations and comments from several members of an expert FDA advisory... Read more »
I’m sure most of you with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) have heard of Spiriva, and I am quite sure, as well, that many of... Read more »
Like it or not, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made it official that seven classic asthma and COPD medicines will be phased out... Read more »
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Anticholinergic MedicationsAnticholinergic medications relax the bronchial muscles. They are generally inhaled and act as a bronchodilator over time.... Read more »
Have questions or comments? Click here. Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listened to presentations and comments from several members... Read more »
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ReferencesAgarwal R, Aggarwal AN, Gupta D, Jindal SK. Inhaled corticosteroids vs. placebo for preventing COPD exacerbations: a systematic review and... Read more »
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COPD; Chronic obstructive airways disease; Chronic obstructive lung disease; Chronic bronchitis; Emphysema; Bronchitis - chronicTreatmentThere is no... Read more »
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Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »