Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. In susceptible individuals this inflammation causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, cough, and other symptoms. Asthma medications fall into 2 general classes: medications for long-term control and medications for quick relief of ai...
Inhaled short-acting β-agonists are recommended for quick relief of bronchospasm ('rescue' therapy) in asthmatic patients. However, because these agents affect only the early phase of the asthmatic reaction and lack anti- inflammatory properties, they are indicated as monotherapy only for mild int...
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To simultaneously examine adherence to long-term controller and quick-relief medications and to contrast patterns of medication use in children with asthma. Cross-sectional, 1-month follow-up study conducted with 75 children ages 8 to 16 years diagnosed with persistent asthma and prescribed quick-rel...
Medline ® Abstract for Reference 9 of 'Asthma in children younger than 12 years: Quick-relief (rescue) treatment for acute symptoms'9 PubMed | TI Levalbuterol versus racemic albuterol in the treatment of acute exacerbation of asthma in children. AU Hardasmalani MD,...
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or have no placebo devices to demonstrate inhalation techniques.13Pharmacists need to be knowledgeable about the basic medications used to control asthma and provide relief during exacerbations (Table 1). They also need to be prepared and equipped to deliver counseling efficiently and effectively. They...
Budesonide/formoterol in a single inhaler for maintenance and relief in mild-to-moderate asthma: a randomized, double-blind trial. Chest. 2006;129(2):246-256.PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 23. Vogelmeier C, Naya I, Ekelund J. Budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy in Asian ...
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Airborne particulate matter from primarily geologic, non-industrial sources at levels below National Ambient Air Quality Standards is associated with outpatient visits for asthma and quick-relief medication prescriptions among children less than 20 years old enrolled in Medicaid in Anchorage, Alaska Author...