Asthma: Medications
Leukotriene pathway modifiers for long-term control of asthma
05/15/07, HealthwiseLeukotriene pathway modifiers improve lung function and decrease asthma symptoms.
Ephedra
06/27/07, HealthwiseNOTE: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of ephedra because of concerns about its safety. The product has been linked to heart attacks, strokes, and some deaths.
Inhaled corticosteroids for long-term control of asthma
03/22/07, HealthwiseAll forms of corticosteroids reduce inflammation in the airways that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes) and decrease the mucus made by the bronchial tubes. This makes it easier to breathe.
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