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Treatment Options- Learn About Different Treatments For Your Asthma

The treatment options for asthma are varied and target the many different aspects of your asthma. From the standard quick relief and controller medications to breathing techniques and allergy shots, this is your resource for the different asthma treatments currently available.
What Is the Role of Singulair (Monteleukast) in Asthma?
Singulair is in a class of medications called leukotriene modifiers. This class of drugs is one of the potential add on drugs for your asthma regimen. Learn what it does, how it works, if you might benefit and potential side effects.
Flovent and Asthma- What You Need To Know About Flovent
Flovent is an inhaled steroid used in the treatment of asthma. What you need to know about indications, formulations, safety information and how to get the most out of your Flovent.
What Are Common Inhaled Corticosteroids Side Effects?
Do you know what inhaled corticosteroids side effects you need to watch out for? Learn what you need to know.
What Are Inhaled Corticosteroids?
What are inhaled corticosteroids? How do they work? What are the side effects? Learn what you need to know and do to get better control of your asthma.
Asthma Inhaler Overuse - How Do You Keep from Overusing Your …
Using your quick-relief asthma inhaler is a sign of poor control of your asthma. Are there things that help you prevent overuse of your asthma inhaler?
HFA Inhaler- What Do You Think About Your HFA Inhaler?
HFA inhalers are here to stay, but many of you are unhappy about it. What do you think about the HFA inhalers?
What Types of Asthma Medication Are Used to Treat Asthma?
Your doctor has an arsenal of potential medications to treat your asthma. You need to understand which medications you should be on, how and when to take your asthma medication, and the potential side effects.
Advair and Symbicort: Combination Asthma Inhalers
Combination inhaler combine 2 different asthma medications into one inhaler. It is important to consider both the benefits as well as the potential side effects of such treatment.
LABA Bronchodilator: Long Acting Beta Agonist (LABA) Provides…
LABA bronchodilators can be an important part of your asthma care plan, but there are some safety concerns you need to be aware of. Learn what you need to know about LABAs.
Albuterol and SABAs: How They Treat Acute Asthma Symptoms
Albuterol and other short acting beta agonists (SABA) provide quick relief for asthma symptoms. Learn what albuterol and other SABAs do, how they work, and what side effects you need to look for.
HFA Inhaler and Asthma: Is Your New HFA Inhaler Different Than Your O…
There have been many complaints regarding the new HFA inhalers ranging from not effective to they taste bad. Learn more about your HFA inhaler.
What Are the Common Albuterol Side Effects Seen With Quick Re…
Understanding side effects of all your asthma medications is nearly as important as understanding how to take your medications. You need to know the symptoms and what to do about albuterol side effects.
Asthma Specialist Versus Primary Care: Do I Need to See an As…
How do I know if I need an asthma specialist? Why should i be referred to an asthma specialist? Is the care from an asthma specialist better?
Allergist and Asthma: What Is an Allergist?
What is an allergist? What disease does an allergist treat? What are the advantages of using an allergist to treat your asthma?
Albuterol Inhaler: Medication Guide For Albuterol Inhaler
A medication guide for the albuterol inhaler. Learn about uses of albuterol, how your doctor may prescribe albuterol, and what the possible side effects and drug interactions might be.
Asthma Treatment
Your asthma treatment is based on close monitoring of symptoms, avoiding asthma triggers, and medications. Learn about methods for monitoring your asthma, the importance of developing an asthma care plan with your health care provider, and the medications used to treat asthma.
Rescue Medications
Rescue medications are an important part of your asthma care plan with different medications utilized in different clinical settings. Learn how these medications work, when they might be used, and important side effects to look for.
Can Treating Allergy Symptoms Improve My Asthma?
Will treating my allergy symptoms improve my asthma? It just might. The About.com allergy site provides information regarding the link between common allergic conditions like allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Asthma Medications- Understanding Your Medications
Many different types of medications can be used to treat your asthma. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology provides this overview of the different types of medications, when they might be used, and possible side effects. Better understanding your medications may help you get better control of your asthma.
Asthma & Pregnancy- My Asthma Treatment During Pregnancy
What happens to my asthma when I become pregnant? It is the rule of thirds-a third of women's asthma symptoms will worsen, a third will improve, and a third will remain the same. While there is very little risk to babies in well controlled asthma, a number of complications are possible with poorly controlled asthma. Visit this page from the American College of Allergy, Asthma
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