The management of asthma in the community involves patient education to avoid the triggers, doubling the dose of inhaled steroids and increasing the use of rescue medications during an exacerbation in order to prevent unnecessary hospital visits. This randomized, controlled study looks at whether doubling the dose of inhaled corticosteroid in isolation is effective when asthma deteriorates. (more…)
This study was similar to the study of Harrison and colleagues, which looked at doubling the dose of inhaled corticosteroid dur ...
The guidelines for asthma management recommend the use of regular inhaled corticosteroid in patients with mild persistent asthma, b ...
The role of oral and inhaled corticosteroids in the management of acute asthma is well known. This study compared the effects of in ...
For most patients, asthma is not controlled as defined by guidelines; whether this is achievable has not been prospectively stu ...
Patients with severe persistent asthma who are inadequately controlled despite Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2002 step 4 ther ...
Asthma is a frightening condition. I have lived with asthma symptoms for 17 years and the thought of an allergy induced asthma attack is ever present each day. Always being sensitive to the beginning signs of an asthma attack are important so that one can avoid a trip too the emergency room of the local hospital or medical center.
These are the signs to be aware of, yet not always signaling the start of an asthma attack:
Shortness in breathing
Sighing (more…)
It is important that you understand what asthma medicine to flare up so that you can treat your asthma. Knowing how to control ...
Most attacks of asthma, though frightening and uncomfortable, are usually mild and subside within a few minutes with simple treatme ...
When seeking information on asthma help, many people first want to know what it is. Then they want to know what is causing them to ...
There are other signs and symptoms of asthma. People with asthma can be feeling irritable because of asthma discomfort. Some si ...
Asthma can be worsen if it is not treated properly. If you are one of the person who are having such illness, you already knew ...