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...Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. In an average classroom of 30 children, three are likely to have asthma. Because children spend about six hours...

...Editor's note: Medical marijuana (cannabis) and CBD are not legal in some states. Marijuana (cannabis) is becoming legal in many US states. Medical marijuana may treat pain, insomnia, anxiety, and...

...Spiriva (tiotropium bromide) is approved for long-term treatment of asthma in people 6 years and older. It is sometimes added on to treatment for people who are not responding to...

...Xolair (omalizumab) is an injectable medicine used to treat moderate-to-severe persistent asthma in people ages 6 and up whose asthma is not well-controlled with inhaled corticosteroids. You should have a...

...Singulair® (montelukast) is a leukotriene modifier that may help to improve symptoms of asthma and inflammation of the lining of the nose (allergic rhinitis, or hay fever). Singulair is typically...

...Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA). It is used as a rescue medicine to treat asthma attacks in people ages 4 and older. It is also approved to prevent exercise-induced asthma...

...Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) is approved for long-term treatment of asthma in people 6 years of age and up. It is also approved to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Symbicort combines...

...Dulera (mometasone furoate/formoterol) is approved for the long-term treatment of asthma for people 5 years of age and up. Dulera is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting...

...Advair (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol) is an inhaled medicine that is commonly used to treat asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Advair is available as an inhaled drug in...

...Pulmicort (budesonide) is an inhaled steroid that is used for the long-term treatment of asthma. This type of medicine is taken every day to prevent inflammation in the lungs. Pulmicort...

...Fluticasone propionate is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation. It is used for long-term treatment of asthma in people 4 years of age and older. Fluticasone propionate comes as...

...Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate) is an inhaled steroid that reduces airway inflammation. It is used for long-term treatment of asthma for people 5 years of age and up. Arnuity Ellipta...

...People have used herbal remedies for thousands of years to treat lung problems, especially in Asia. Some research has shown promising results for their use in asthma. But we need...

...Alvesco (ciclesonide) is approved for long-term treatment of asthma in people 12 years of age and older. It is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airway. This can...

...Relaxation techniques are popular ways to help manage asthma. Being more relaxed helps reduce physical and emotional stress. This can lower the risk of asthma attacks. It can also improve...

...Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are put into the skin at certain spots on the body. It has used acupuncture for thousands of...

...There are many different prescription drugs used to treat asthma. The 2 main types of asthma drugs are control medicines and rescue medicines. Control medicines are long-term drugs used to...

...Bronchitis is a condition in which your airways get inflamed. It can look similar to asthma. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is common and improves within a...

...Breathing exercises are a popular way some people manage their asthma along with prescription drugs and other treatments. Certain exercises may help improve breathing problems that worsen asthma symptoms. Common...

...Complementary and alternative medicine is a common name for non-traditional healthcare practices. The newer name for these practices is complementary and integrative health. Many people use integrative health practices to...