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Asthma Medication Delivery Systems

Asthma Medication Delivery Systems

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 | Leave a response

Long-term Controller Asthma Medications

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 | Leave a response

Quick-Relief Asthma Medications

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 | Leave a response

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Asthma and Sulfites - Beware

Asthma and Sulfites – Beware

By Cody Wells on December 1, 2009

Many people with asthma are sensitive to food additives known as sulfites. Sulfites consumed in foods have been known to cause severe asthma attacks in asthmatics all over the world.
Unfortunately, many restaurants use sulfiting agents–including sodium bisulfite, potassium meta bisulfate, and sulfur dioxide–to prevent discoloration and bacterial growth in green salads, cut and sliced [...]

Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged additives, allergens, allergies, allergy, allergy asthma, breathing problem, food additives, potassium meta bisulfate, sodium bisulfite, sulfiting agent, sulfur dioxide | Leave a response

Long-term Controller Asthma Medications

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 | Leave a response

Mullein - The Velvet Asthma Soother

Mullein – The Velvet Asthma Soother

By Cody Wells on January 11, 2010

Mullein (which rhymes with sullen), with its striking yellow leaves, has a long and successful history as a healing herb. It gained a reputation as a respiratory remedy very early on in its history which endures to this day.

Posted in Asthma Treatment & Management | Tagged candlewick plant, herbal extract, herbal medicine, herbal remedy, lung health, mullein, mullein oil, mullein tea | 2 Responses

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