Asthma Diagnosis - Ashwin Kumar

Drugs used to treat Asthma

The drugs used to treat asthma fall into two broad categories: controllers to prevent acute attacks and relievers that check acute symptoms when they occur. Some drugs do both.
Corticosteroids–marketed under numerous brand names, including Aerobid, Azmacort, Vanceril, Flovent and Pulmicovt–as the most effective agents for controlling airway inflammation and thus preventing acute asthma attacks.
Corticosteroids in [...]

Written on January 17, 2010 | Posted in Asthma, Health Articles

What is Asthma its causes signs and symptoms

ASTHMA:
Asthma is defined simply as reversible airway obstruction. Asthma is a chronic condition involving the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus.The airway constriction responds to bronchodilators.
CAUSES:
These episodes may be triggered by such things as exposure to an environmental stimulant (or allergen) such as [...]

Written on July 5, 2009 | Posted in Asthma