Asthma Subgroups: The 4 Types of Airway Inflammation...They, like eosinophils, enhance the inflammatory effect, resulting in asthma symptoms.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seeing A Pulmonologist For The First Time...Address side effects? Explore a new treatment? Having an idea of what you would like to gain out the appointment will help you stay on track.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Are Hyperactive Airways (Twitchy Airways)? ...By taking an inhaled corticosteroid inhaler every day you can significantly reduce this airway inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Asthma and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung Disease...Interestingly, a 2018 study found that inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use – often a first defense against asthma symptoms – was linked to an increased risk... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Will There Ever Be a Non-Steroid Inhaler to Help Prevent My Asthma?...Another side effect that I have not mentioned above is my constant and reoccurring eye infections. I have one now.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Side Effects: Dealing With Cavities...And, also, as a side note here, the dose of medicine is adjusted to account for this.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
"Half of This, Half of That"...What about side effects? Unfortunately, a lot of factors get mislabeled as the patient not being non-compliant.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cough-Variant Asthma...More persistent symptoms may require daily use of an inhaled corticosteroid.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Singular/Montelukast: Not Just For Asthma (Part 1)..., and a third were like me: no noticeable response, no side effects.... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My New Asthma Trigger – Bloating....Normally, I do not experience every side effect from every medication I use.... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...These drugs can have a calming and focusing effect for those with ADHD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Facing Changes in Asthma Control...I was disappointed that the overall result meant I was going to have to suck up my side effect symptoms and treat them as best as possible in... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dreaming On Singulair...In fact, if these weirdo dreams are indeed linked to Singulair, this is the only side effect I’ve had from this drug.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Say What? Common Asthma Abbreviations...The FDA warns that LABA medications should never be used without an inhaled corticosteroid as it can increase the risk of a life threatening asthma attack... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Experience with Tapering Prednisone ...Some people did not wean off these steroids. And, in some instances, this resulted in severe side effects.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Asthma Rescue Medications...Oral and IV steroids are only used for a short time to treat severe symptoms. These can cause serious side effects when used long-term.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Remembering Your Medications...corticosteroid, might take longer for the effect they’ve had on your body to wear off.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Summer "Drug Holidays" For Kids With Asthma: The Real Deal...However, inhaled asthma medicines do not have these sorts of side effects, and, unlike stimulant medicines for ADHD, require time to reach their peak effectiveness... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Requires Stronger Warnings on Singulair and Generic Montelukast...effect risks that come with Montelukast.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Criteria for Changing Biologics...The available biologics have clinical effect predictors that need to be considered during the assessment process.... By Dia SWS4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
