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Why Inhaler Corticosteroid Side-Effects are Negligible

By John Bottrell, RRT - August 22, 2017

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are considered a top-line treatment of asthma. One of the main reasons is because they are proven both effective and safe for controlling asthma. Safe essentially means side effects... READ MORE

Generic Advair Inhalers: 3 Reasons Why It’s Taking So Long?

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By John Bottrell, RRT - August 21, 2017

As you may know, Teva’s DuoAir Respiclick was approved by the FDA. It contains the corticosteroid fluticasone and the long acting beta agonist salmeterol, just like Advair. The problem is that the... READ MORE

Spontaneity: A realized “barrier” to exercise with asthma

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By Kerri MacKay - August 21, 2017

While I am aware that it is because of asthma that I got “into” (read: semi-interested in) any sort of physical activity at all, asthma does really hinder the whole spontaneity thing.... READ MORE

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Questions & Answers

Is this simply a bad asthmatic attack? What could have brought on this episode?

2 Answers Submitted By zohena - August 10, 2017

An old lady has asthma but one day after traveling 19 hours with a hip replacement, at night she gets a bad asthma attack with pain in chest and neck which radiates… READ MORE

How do you treat asthma when you also have COPD?

2 Answers Submitted By tui2 - August 1, 2017

I’ve had asthma since childhood. Recently I was also diagnosed with COPD. Most medicines seem to treat one or the other. I’m not sure which condition I should treat.

Has anyone heard/used the Rainbow cleaning system and has it had positive impact on your Asthma/Allergies?

5 Answers Submitted By ItsKeisha - June 20, 2017

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Your Stories

My life

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By Siriuslygeeky - August 13, 2017

I really don’t get actual attacks very often. It’s more of an ongoing 24/7 thing for me… Most days I can’t hardly leave bed! There are often times when I can’t breathe... READ MORE

Attacks

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By yvonne - July 31, 2017

I get attacks some times so bad I feel like am in a hole and can’t get out! When I get them I stand still can’t talk and I can’t stand people... READ MORE

Prednisone for other reason

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By BrendaMaxwell - July 24, 2017

I’m being tested and treated as if I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been on a 7 day tapering off dose twice, but for the arthritis. How do I make sure this... READ MORE

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