Asthma: Treatments
New view of asthma may offer a better treatment target
04/01/06, Children's Hospital BostonA newly recognized type of cell may play an important role in asthma, perhaps explaining why current therapies sometimes fail, report Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, and Omid Akbari, PhD, in Children's Hospital Boston's Division of Immunology.
Communication and understanding keys to asthma treatment
04/01/04, Children's Hospital BostonDespite increased asthma education efforts, state-sponsored asthma management initiatives, and safe and effective medications for prevention and control, asthma continues to be the most prevalent chronic childhood disease in the U.S. In New England, it affects one in eight children.
Asthma: Use a peak flow meter to gain control
01/30/08, MayoClinic.comA peak flow meter is a simple — yet important — asthma management tool.
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How to measure peak expiratory flow
03/22/07, HealthwiseAs someone with asthma, you know how important it is to monitor your condition. You need to know how well your lungs are "working"—is their ability to move air in and out staying the same, or is it getting better or worse?
Childhood Asthma: Metered Dose Inhalers and Spacers
08/18/06, Children's Hospital Bostonwhat is a metered dose inhaler? what is a spacer? Steps to use an inhaler with spacer, cleaning the spacer, what types of spacers are used with children?
Asthma Management and Treatment
08/18/06, Children's Hospital BostonTreating Asthma, Managing Asthma, Asthma Medications
Asthma inhalers: Which one's right for you?
08/17/07, MayoClinic.comAsthma inhalers: Here's a rundown of inhaler types, with tips on proper use.
Asthma medications: Know your options
06/15/06, MayoClinic.comAsthma medications, quick relief and long-acting, are effective treatments for asthma.
Asthma in adults: Gain control with a written plan
01/30/08, MayoClinic.comAsthma action plan — Here's a useful tool for managing asthma in adults.
Asthma: 3 steps to better asthma control
12/11/06, MayoClinic.comMaintain optimal asthma control with a three-step approach.
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