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Anticholinergic Agents
Anticholinergic agents relax the bronchial muscles. They are generally inhaled and act as a bronchodilator over time.
Brands and Benefits. Anticholinergics used for COLD include ipratropium (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spiriva). Ipratropium is the older agent, and experts recommend it as the first choice in treating COLD. It has a very slow onset and can be used as maintenance therapy for people with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Anticholinergic agents have few ...
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COPD and Spiriva: How to Maximize its Effectiveness
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Quick Relief Inhalers
By Fred Little , Health ExpertToday I would like to discuss quick-relief inhalers. Asthma patients, even if on a good... Read more »
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Because scleroderma is so variable, treatments vary depending on the patient.The first step is to determine what form the disease has taken:Is it local or systemic, and if systemic, is it... Read more »Foot Pain: Insoles and Orthotics
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