When the breathing tubes of the lungs become chronically inflamed, they can become sensitive to inhaled environmental allergens and irritants that can trigger asthma. These environmental triggers include pollen, pollution, and tobacco smoke. Exercise can also be an asthma trigger for some. Who Gets ...
Once inhaled, epinephrine should provide rapid relief of symptoms (within five to 10 minutes) and continue working for one to three hours. Good inhalers and nebulizing techniques are critical in the use of epinephrine. If patients use epinephrine frequently, tolerance to its effects occurs; that...
Decongestant medications are available as pills or tablets, nasal sprays, eye drops and in liquid form. Some decongestants should only be used for a few days at a time because they can cause symptoms to worsen if used on a continual basis. Decongestant pills and those in liquid form may be...