Although NIH guidelines recommend daily inhaled corticosteroids as the mainstay of treatment for mild persistent asthma, patient adherence is variable. In this double-blind trial, researchers ...

This is especially true when wheezing develops before the age of 3. The severity of asthma is also closely linked to a child's history of eczema. If there is mild eczema during infancy, the symptoms ...

Conclusions: Once-daily treatment with fluticasone propionate 100µg at night is as effective as 50µg twice daily in children with well controlled mild-to-moderate asthma.

Asthma is a serious condition that can get worse quickly. According to its packaging information, Primatene Mist can be used ...

Primatene Mist inhalers (epinephrine inhalation aerosol) provide temporary relief from mild, intermittent asthma symptoms. The Primatene Mist inhaler is the only over-the-counter (OTC) asthma inhaler ...

Asthma can be a real challenge, right? Whether it is wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath, these symptoms can make ...

A study was undertaken to investigate the effect of active cigarette smoking on responses to treatment with inhaled corticosteroids in patients with mild asthma. Methods: The effect of treatment with ...

Ontario County Public Health has reported an increase in whooping cough cases, with most occurring among college-aged ...

Although COPD and asthma share similarities, recognising their differences is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The asthma control questionnaire was administered at each contact and exacerbations classified as severe (requiring medical intervention) or mild (self-managed). Medications, self-management skills, ...

If an asthma attack is mild, the symptoms can usually be controlled by using an inhaler. If this does not help, however, you should see your doctor urgently or go to the hospital emergency room.

Lane Tech High School in Chicago reports five cases of whooping cough across three grades amid a national increase in ...