Asthma: Medications
Mast cell stabilizers for long-term control of asthma
05/15/07, HealthwiseMast 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
Systemic corticosteroids for quick relief during asthma attacks
05/15/07, HealthwiseAll corticosteroids reduce inflammation in the airways that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). They also decrease the mucus made by the bronchial tubes and make it easier for you to breathe.
Membrane stabilizers for cystic fibrosis
06/26/07, HealthwiseNormally, the body reacts to allergies or infections by releasing substances that cause inflammation. By preventing the release of these substances, membrane stabilizers help minimize inflammation. This helps keep breathing tubes clea
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Short-acting beta2-agonists for quick relief of asthma symptoms
05/15/07, HealthwiseShort-acting beta2-agonists are bronchodilators. They relax the muscles lining the airways that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes) within 5 minutes, increasing airflow and making it easier to breathe. They relieve asthma symptom
Theophylline for long-term control of asthma
05/15/07, HealthwiseTheophylline is a methylxanthine. Sustained-release methylxanthine medications are used to control inflammation in the airways in the lungs (bronchial tubes). Short-acting methylxanthine medications are used to control narrowing of th
Anticholinergics for asthma
03/22/07, HealthwiseAnticholinergics relax the airways and prevent them from getting narrower. This makes it easier to breathe. They may protect the airways from spasms that can suddenly cause the airway to become narrower (bronchospasm). They also may reduc
Long-acting beta2-agonists for long-term control of asthma
05/15/07, HealthwiseLong-acting beta2-agonists (bronchodilators) relax the smooth muscles lining the airways that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes), allowing the tubes to remain open longer and making breathing easier.
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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