Asthma drugs
These asthma drugs can be administered in different ways. [1]
FDA safety reviewer David Graham, MD, in November 2004 voiced concern about Serevent (and other nonasthma drugs) during congressional drug safety hearings. [2]
Steroids (also known as corticosteroids) are powerful anti-asthma drugs that work by reducing airway inflammation. [3]
GlaxoSmithKline ’s Advair and AstraZeneca ’s Symbicort are the latest generation of asthma drugs, and are poised to take over the market as older products go generic. [4]
There are four major asthma drugs: Bronchodilators, Anti-Inflammatory drugs, Leukotriene blockers and Anti-Ige medications. [5]
A new drug free asthma treatment therapy called bronchial thermoplasty has piqued the attention of many doctors and asthma patients. [6]
Inhaled asthma drugs work on the larger airways shown in the top figure, and not on the alveli. [3]
The bronchodilator drugs relax the muscles in your airways, allowing them to open up and alleviate the wheezing, coughing or other symptoms you are experiencing. [6]
March 7, 2006 — New labels on asthma drugs Advair and Serevent warn patients that the drugs “may increase the risk of asthma -related death.” [2]
While drugs to manage asthma have existed for several decades, pharmaceutical companies have developed faster acting and more effective products over the years. [4]
Definition of Asthma: Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, characterized by periodic attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. [7]
In sensitive people, asthma symptoms can be triggered by breathing in allergy-causing substances (called allergens or triggers). [...] Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) provoke asthma in some patients. [8]
Once you’ve been diagnosed with asthma, your doctor may prescribe more than one asthma medication to relieve asthma symptoms and control asthma for the long-term. [...] The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. [5]
Sources:
[1] Asthma Medications: Steroids, Inhalers, and More
[2] Death Risk Warning for Asthma Drugs
[3] Asthma, sinusitis, rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, treatment of …
[4] Concept:Asthma drug market
[5] Asthma Medications and Drugs for Asthma
[6] Asthma Drug | LIVESTRONG.COM
[7] Asthma Medication | Drugs.com
[8] Asthma Medical Information