Asthma Medication FAQs
Get your questions about asthma medications safety, effectiveness, and uses answered here.
What Should I Expect When Switching from a CFC to an HFA Inhaler?
HFA inhalers will soon replace all CFC inhalers. Find out why and what you can expect to be different -- or the same -- with the new inhalers.
HFA inhalers will soon replace all CFC inhalers. Find out why and what you can expect to be different -- or the same -- with the new inhalers.
Why Are HFA Inhalers Being Forced on Us When They Don't Control Asthma?
There are only a few months to go before HFA inhalers are the only type of inhalers available for people with asthma. But many people are complaining that they don't work as well, asthma control is slipping, or they are allergic to some of the ingredients. Find out why the US continues to move forward with this initiative anyway.
There are only a few months to go before HFA inhalers are the only type of inhalers available for people with asthma. But many people are complaining that they don't work as well, asthma control is slipping, or they are allergic to some of the ingredients. Find out why the US continues to move forward with this initiative anyway.
What Is the "Real" Reason for the CFC Inhaler Ban?
The CFC inhaler ban is well underway and will be complete by the end of 2008. But many people with asthma wonder - is the CFC inhaler ban just another way for drug companies to make money?
The CFC inhaler ban is well underway and will be complete by the end of 2008. But many people with asthma wonder - is the CFC inhaler ban just another way for drug companies to make money?
Should I Be Concerned if My Asthma Medication Has a Black Box Warning?
Black box warnings about asthma medications such as Xolair and Advair seem to be in the news a lot lately. Should you be concerned about such black box warnings? Find out the answer here.
Black box warnings about asthma medications such as Xolair and Advair seem to be in the news a lot lately. Should you be concerned about such black box warnings? Find out the answer here.
How to Save Money on Your Albuterol HFA Inhaler
If you're using an HFA inhaler, you've probably noticed how much more expensive it is than your old CFC-type inhaler. Plus there are no generic HFA asthma inhalers left on the market, further raising the cost. Get tips on how to save money on your HFA inhaler.
If you're using an HFA inhaler, you've probably noticed how much more expensive it is than your old CFC-type inhaler. Plus there are no generic HFA asthma inhalers left on the market, further raising the cost. Get tips on how to save money on your HFA inhaler.