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Many people take one asthma medication to prevent attacks and another to treat an attack once it starts. This eMedTV page describes the different long-acting and short-acting medicines available and explains the importance of taking them correctly.
Often, a person will take more than one asthma medicine to manage the condition. This eMedTV article describes each of these medicines in detail, explaining when they are typically used, and offers suggestions for remembering to take them correctly.
Asthma prevention is perhaps the best way to minimize the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. As discussed in this eMedTV article, certain asthma prevention steps such as regular checkups and routine medication can help control the condition.
By knowing the answers to certain asthma questions, you can better understand the condition and how it's treated. This eMedTV resource provides answers to frequently asked asthma questions about triggers, symptoms, medications, and other topics.
Asthma signs and symptoms may only occur occasionally in some patients, but in other people, they may be experienced daily. This eMedTV segment lists asthma signs and symptoms, such as coughing and wheezing, that may occur during an asthma attack.
Asthma statistics indicate that about 15 million people in the United States have the condition. This eMedTV page discusses asthma statistics in detail, including who asthma affects and costs associated with the condition.
Asthma symptoms are often triggered by physical activity. As this eMedTV article explains, asthma symptoms vary in severity, and while they are mildly annoying at times, other times, they may be serious enough to make you stop what you are doing.
Asthma treatment consists of either avoiding things that bring on or worsen your symptoms or taking asthma medications. This page from the eMedTV site explains the different quick-relief and long-term control medications that are available.
Asthma Treatment in Older Adults
Asthma treatment in older adults may need to be monitored more carefully and adjusted to fit with other medications. This page on the eMedTV site discusses the precautions that need to be taken prior to administering asthma treatment to older adults.
Asthma treatments are focused on avoiding triggers that worsen symptoms and eliminating asthma attacks through medications. This eMedTV page offers information on drugs, such as albuterol and cromolyn, that are commonly used as asthma treatments.
An asthma trigger is a certain allergen, irritant, or situation that worsens asthma symptoms or leads to asthma attacks. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed list of common allergens and irritants that could potentially be an asthma trigger.
Asthma triggers are common allergens and irritants that may bring on (or worsen) a person's symptoms. This eMedTV article offers suggestions for avoiding common asthma triggers such as tobacco smoke and dust mites.
Asthma is a recurring health condition that affects your airways. This page on the eMedTV site describes this condition in more detail and lists common symptoms that may occur during an asthma attack. Asthmaa is a common misspelling of asthma.
Azmacort is a prescription drug that is licensed to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV segment further describes Azmacort and its uses, general dosing information, and possible side effects. Asthmacort is a common misspelling of Azmacort.
Asthma is a chronic health condition that affects the airways that move air into and out of your lungs. This eMedTV segment explains what triggers asthma and lists common symptoms of an asthma attack. Asthmaic is a common misspelling of asthma.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Asmanex to prevent asthma attacks. This part of the eMedTV library explores some potential side effects of Asmanex and offers general dosing information. Asthmanex is a common misspelling of Asmanex.
This portion of the eMedTV Web library offers a brief overview of asthma, including information on what happens during an asthma attack and how to prevent your symptoms from occurring. Asthmatx is a common misspelling of asthma.
This eMedTV Web article explains what causes asthma symptoms and provides some statistics on how common this chronic disease is. This page also describes some of the symptoms of asthma. Asthme is a common misspelling of asthma.
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways, the tubes that carry air into and out of your lungs. This eMedTV resource explains why asthma symptoms occur and lists some of these possible symptoms. Asthmia is a common misspelling of asthma.
Asthma is characterized by inflamed airways that have trouble moving air into and out of the lungs. This eMedTV Web page further describes this condition and lists some of the typical symptoms. Asthmma is a common misspelling of asthma.
Asthma, a chronic condition, affects the body's ability to move air into and out of your lungs. This eMedTV segment describes common symptoms of asthma and explains how the condition can be controlled. Asthmua is a common misspelling of asthma.
Asthma is a chronic disease that is characterized by inflamed airways. This eMedTV article lists symptoms of this condition, explains what triggers these symptoms, and explains how it can be controlled. Asthmus is a common misspelling of asthma.
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Astelin is a prescription medicine used for treating seasonal nasal allergies and non-allergic rhinitis. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at Astelin and its uses, dosing, and effects. Astilin is a common misspelling of Astelin.