By Cody Wells on December 19, 2009
Generally, inhalers work better when used together with holding chambers. If you have trouble coordinating the release of medication from your MDI with your breathing, use a chamber device. [...]
Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged asthma inhaler, breathing problem, holding chamber, inhaled steroids, metered dose, nebulizer
By Cody Wells on December 5, 2009
Xolair (Omalizumab) is an asthma medication designed to treat allergy induced asthma. Xolair blocks your immune system’s response and reaction to generally benign common allergens which act as triggers, such as animal dander, food additives such as sulfites and mold.
Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged additives, allergens, allergies, allergy, allergy asthma, bus fumes, cockroach, dander, dust mites, sulfites, tobacco
By Cody Wells on November 21, 2009
Long-term-controller asthma medications or simply controller asthma medications are designed for you to take on a daily basis to control your persistent asthma.
Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged action plan, anti-leukotrienes, asthma action plan, asthma attacks, asthma episode, asthma inhaler, beta2 adrenergic agonist, bronchodilators, corticosteroid, fda, food and drug administration, inhaled corticosteroids, laba, leukotriene modifiers, oral bronchodilator, public health advisory
By Cody Wells on November 19, 2009
Quick relief asthma medications are also called rescue medications. They are designed to keep you alive by providing quick relief during an acute asthma attack (episode). They are called short-acting bronchodilators, because they quickly open up your airways, which makes it easier for you to breathe. Quick-relief asthma medications can be separated into [...]
Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged action plan, acute asthma attack, anticholinergic, asthma action plan, asthma attacks, asthma episode, asthma inhaler, beta adrenergic agonist, beta2 adrenergic agonist, breathing problem, bronchodilators, corticosteroid, epa, inhaled steroids, intravenous corticosteroid, oral corticosteroid, respiratory distress
