News tagged with asthma rescue inhalers
UW-Madison researcher's 'smart' inhaler pinpoints where and when attacks occur
By marrying GPS technology with asthma rescue inhalers, University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher David Van Sickle hopes to better understand the environmental triggers of asthma attacks and improve the way people with asthma ...
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Jun 26, 2009 |
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Asthma exacerbation and large doses of inhaled corticosteroids
There is no evidence that increasing the dose of inhaled corticosteroids at the onset of an asthma exacerbation, as part of a patient-initiated action plan, reduces the need for rescue oral corticosteroids. This is the conclusion ...
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Oct 06, 2010 |
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Possible alternate therapy for adults with poorly controlled asthma
A drug commonly used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) successfully treats adults whose asthma is not well-controlled on low doses of inhaled corticosteroids, reported researchers supported ...
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Sep 19, 2010 |
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Spiriva as good as Serevent in asthma study
(AP) -- Researchers say they've found a possible new treatment for adults with hard-to-control asthma. Their discovery, however, came at a price.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Sep 19, 2010 |
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Don't Aggravate Your Asthma in Hot, Humid Weather
(PhysOrg.com) -- Summer is officially here and, with it, a season of warnings and worrying for those with asthma.
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Jun 24, 2010 |
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Many WTC responders show early signs of heart woes
(AP) -- Law enforcement officers who worked near ground zero after the World Trade Center attacks seem to show early signs of heart problems at a higher rate than would be expected for their age, a new study suggests.
Mar 13, 2010 |
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Program could help teens control asthma
An asthma program specifically tailored to teens could help those in rural areas manage their disease and avoid potentially fatal complications, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.
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Mar 08, 2010 |
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Trying to inhale: Asthma sufferers say CFC-free inhalers aren't as effective
Months after a federal ban went into effect outlawing a propellant used in most rescue inhalers, some asthma sufferers insist that the replacement inhalers don't work and might even be harmful.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Sep 30, 2009 |
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Early flu season -- what you need to know
(AP) -- Flu season's in full swing two months early this year - and nearly all the cases are the new swine flu strain that so far is targeting mostly children and younger adults.
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Sep 14, 2009 |
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Obesity does not worsen asthma, but may reduce response to medications
Being overweight or obese does not make asthma worse in patients with mild and moderate forms of the disease, according to a study by National Jewish Health researchers, although it may reduce the response to medications.
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Jun 03, 2009 |
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Study shows asthma self-management programs improve drug adherence, disease control
Asthma patients who spend as little as 30 minutes with a health care professional to develop a personalized self-management plan show improved adherence to medications and better disease control, according to a new study ...
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May 06, 2009 |
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