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  • Budesonide and formoterol inhalation

    Drug
    12/19/07, Healthwise

    Asthma is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.

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  • Mast cell stabilizers for long-term control of asthma

    Article
    05/15/07, Healthwise

    Mast cells are found throughout the body, including in the airways in the lungs. They can release substances that result in inflammation, causing the symptoms of asthma. Mast cell stabilizers prevent the mast cells from releasing the

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  • Theophylline

    Drug
    03/25/08, Healthwise

    If there are any changes in the brand, strength, or type of theophylline you use, your dosage needs may change. Always check your medicine when it is refilled to make sure you have received the correct brand and type as prescribed by your doctor. Ask

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  • Cromolyn sodium inhalation

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Cromolyn sodium inhalation will not stop an asthma attack that has already started. It is used to prevent attacks.

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  • Ipratropium inhalation

    Drug
    03/24/08, Healthwise

    Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate or bladder obstruction. If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use ipratropium inhalatio

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  • Triamcinolone inhalation

    Drug
    10/30/07, Healthwise

    Contact your doctor if your asthma symptoms do not improve after using triamcinolone inhalation for 2 weeks.

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  • Isoproterenol inhalation

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    It is important to use the isoproterenol inhaler properly, so that the medicine gets into the lungs. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with the inhaler. Talk to your doctor about proper inhaler use.

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  • Albuterol inhalation

    Drug
    05/14/08, Healthwise

    It is important to keep this medication on hand at all times. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Keep using all of your other medications as prescribed by your doctor.

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  • Albuterol

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than your usual or more than the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hour period. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.

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  • Metaproterenol

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    It is very important that you use the metaproterenol inhaler or nebulizer properly, so that the medicine gets into the lungs. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with the inhaler. Talk to your doctor about proper inhaler and nebulizer use.

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