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An asthma action plan is a written plan developed by your doctor or asthma specialist to help you or another family member, including teenagers and...
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Asthma can't be cured. How often you need to take your asthma medicine depends on how severe your asthma is and how frequently you have symptoms. For...
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This is a common question I get at the pharmacy. The first thing I ask is if they have spoken with their doctor or health care provider about this...
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The primary difference is the way albuterol is propelled from the canister into the lungs, but some patients will notice that the "blast" of spray is...
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No. In studies with children and adults, the effects of HFA albuterol on lung function tests have been shown to be similar to CFC albuterol. With...
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Cost. CFC inhalers run about $5 to $25 apiece, whereas the HFA inhalers cost $30 to $60. The HFA inhalers that have been available for several years...
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The Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics offers a free phone consultation service in which patients may talk to a nurse practitioner...
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Many natural remedies are touted to relieve asthma symptoms. But few or no research studies have been done on most types of alternative medicine for...
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Most people think of herbs as being natural and, therefore, safe to take. However, many herbs have not been thoroughly tested, and the FDA does not...
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Because most natural asthma remedies are not regulated, it is difficult to know what you are getting. When considering using a natural asthma...
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Chronic coughing is frequently defined by doctors as a cough that lasts longer than three weeks. Chronic cough can have several causes such as...
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Infants and toddlers may use the same type of asthma medications as older children and adults. Inhaled steroids may be key to managing infants with...
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One possibility is that you are sensitive to aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (also called NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, Motrin...
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It is normal for mothers-to-be to feel uneasy taking medications while pregnant. However, if a pregnant woman has asthma, it is especially important...
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You shouldn't avoid exercise because of exercise-induced asthma. Inhaled medications taken prior to exercise can control and prevent exercise-induced...
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