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Reported by Maureen Braun, M.D., ABC News Medical Unit: Millions of patients with asthma may not need to take their medicine every day after all. Nearly 25 million people in the United States suffer from asthma, and many of them use an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)…
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Study Questions Daily Asthma Meds
ABC News (blog) Nearly 25 million people in the United States suffer from asthma, and many of them use an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medicine two times per day, every day, to prevent asthma symptoms. Unlike albuterol, a medicine that opens the airways and is used … Mild Asthma Patients May Do OK With Less Steroids Can some asthma patients skip the daily inhaler? For Mild Asthma, Daily Steroids May Not Be Needed, Study Says |
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Some asthma meds overprescribed for children
The Virtual Medical Centre “There is little current evidence that long-acting beta2 agonists reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks and some evidence that they may increase the risk. This issue is currently being investigated with further clinical safety trials in both … |
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Asthma Meds Tied to Heart Arrhythmias
dailyRx A type of inhaled asthma medication appears to slightly increase the risk that children or young adults will develop a potentially deadly heart arrhythmia. Inhaled anticholinergics (IACs), used to quickly control asthma flare-ups, have been enjoying a … |
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Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that young asthma patients who use drugs known as inhaled anticholinergics — such as ipratropium [Atrovent] — could be more likely than others to suffer from potentially dangerous irregular … Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults Asthma Meds Linked to Heart Arrhythmias in Young People |
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Missouri House passes bill on asthma meds in schools
Kansas City Star JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation that would let Missouri school nurses keep asthma medication on hand and treat students for attacks is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon. School districts would purchase the medication, and the nurses would decide how much to … School Nurses Can Keep Asthma Meds On Hand |
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Mo. House passes bill on asthma meds in schools
NECN (AP) — Legislation that would let Missouri school nurses keep asthma medication on hand and treat students for attacks is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon. School districts would purchase the medication, and the nurses would decide how much to store at a … |
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How Do Docs Prescribe Kids' Meds? Guess
ABC News (blog) But when kids need certain prescription drugs, such as statins, morphine, anesthetic or the asthma drug prednisone, doctors sometimes have to guess how much to give them based on the child's weight. The reason, described in a report published today in … |
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Kids' not taking meds? Send a text message
Deseret News BY Michael Roizen, MD, and Mehmet Oz, MD Q: I can't get my 13-year son old to remember to take his asthma medication or use his inhaler like he should. It makes me so afraid for him! What can I do? Q: I can't get my 13-year son old to remember to take … |
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Asthma attacks can be tamed with meds
Pueblo Chieftain A: Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the breathing passages in lungs. It is a common problem affecting more than 22 million people in the US It can affect people of all ages, but often begins during childhood. |
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