Steroids in Pediatric Asthma
Asthma exacerbation is a common complaint seen in the emergency department. The cornerstone of treatment consists of short acting beta agonists (albuterol), respiratory anticholinergics (ipratropium bromide), and steroids. Lets talk about steroid treatment in children with mild to moderate asthma who will likely be discharged to home.....
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Theravance and Glaxo say asthma study succeeded
NEW YORK — Theravance and GlaxoSmithKline said Friday that their lung disease drug Breo Ellipta worked as a treatment for asthma in a clinical trial.
The companies said patients who took Breo Ellipta had a bigger improvement in lung function than patients who took the drug Flonase, which contains one of Breo Ellipta's two main components. Breo Ellipta is approved as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Nebulizer for Asthma Treatment
A nebulizerClick here to see more information. is a device used to deliver liquid medicine in the form of a fine mist (aerosol). It is sometimes used for asthma because:
The medicine can be given over a longer period of time.
It may be easier to use for small children or for people who have serious difficulty breathing or have trouble using an inhalerClick here to see more information..
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