Asthma Articles A-Z
Symbicort is used for treating asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attacks from occurring. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, discusses Symbicort uses in children, and describes possible "off-label" uses for the drug.
Symbicort Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV page offers Symbicort warnings and precautions, and also includes information on who should not take the medication. For example, if your asthma becomes worse while taking the drug, let your healthcare provider know right away.
Symbicort is a prescription inhaler used to prevent asthma attacks, rather than treat them. This eMedTV Web page describes Symbicort in more detail and explains how it works to improve lung function. Symbicourt is a common misspelling of Symbicort.
As a combination medication, Symbicort can help prevent asthma attacks in two different ways. This eMedTV page explains how Symbicort works and describes some of its possible side effects. Symbiocort is a common misspelling of Symbicort.
Common Symbicort side effects include sore throat, headache, and upset stomach. This eMedTV page also lists potentially serious side effects that require medical attention. Symbocort side effects is a common misspelling of Symbicort side effects.
Symbicort is a medicine prescribed for the prevention of asthma symptoms. This page of the eMedTV Web site takes a brief look at Symbicort, including what to tell your doctor before beginning treatment. Symicort is a common misspelling of Symbicort.
Symptoms of asthma can range from coughing and wheezing to severe shortness of breath. This section of the eMedTV library discusses the different severity levels seen in symptoms of asthma.
Treatment for asthma begins with avoiding triggers that may cause or worsen symptoms. As this eMedTV article explains, other than avoiding triggers, treatment for asthma involves using medications such as bronchodilators and corticosteroids.
Ventolin is a prescription drug used to treat asthma and other similar respiratory conditions. This eMedTV page explains how Ventolin works and lists some factors that may affect your dosage. Ventalin is a common misspelling of Ventolin.
Ventolin is a prescription inhaler used for preventing and treating airway spasms. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Ventolin and explains how and when to use the inhaler. Ventilen is a common misspelling of Ventolin.
Ventolin is a drug used to prevent or treat airway spasms and to prevent exercise-induced asthma attacks. This eMedTV page further explains these Ventolin uses and lists common side effects of the drug. Ventolim is a common misspelling of Ventolin.
Ventolin is a drug used to treat and prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV page covers Ventolin dosing, strengths, and side effects -- and notes that the prescription medicine may also be used to prevent exercise-induced asthma attacks.
It is not known if Ventolin is passed through breast milk. As this eMedTV segment explains, no research has been done on Ventolin and breastfeeding. This article describes what precautions to take if you decide to breastfeed while taking Ventolin.
This eMedTV article explains that if, during treatment with Ventolin, pregnancy occurs, you should tell your doctor. This is because Ventolin is a pregnancy Category C medicine that could potentially cause harm to your unborn child.
This eMedTV resource explains that the starting Ventolin dosage for preventing or treating an asthma attack is two sprays as needed every four to six hours. This page also lists some general tips on when and how to use your Ventolin inhaler.
MAOIs, beta blockers, and digoxin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Ventolin. This eMedTV Web page describes some of the problems that Ventolin drug interactions can lead to (such as dangerously low blood pressure).
Symptoms of a Ventolin overdose can include seizures, dizziness, and irregular heart rhythms. This part of the eMedTV library also lists possible treatment options for a Ventolin overdose (including fluids through an IV).
Among the most common Ventolin side effects are throat irritation and viral respiratory infections. This eMedTV Web page also list some side effects of Ventolin that you should report to your doctor (including a very fast heart rate).
As this eMedTV page explains, Ventolin can be prescribed to adults and children at least four years old who suffer from asthma attacks or other similar lung problems. This page describes how the drug works and also lists off-label Ventolin uses.
Ventolin Warnings and Precautions
Ventolin can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure in some people. This eMedTV page describes other Ventolin warnings and precautions and highlights what you should tell your healthcare provider before taking Ventolin.
Ventolin is a prescription medicine used to prevent or treat bronchospasms. This eMedTV article describes how the drug works, covers other Ventolin uses, and explains how often the inhaler is used. Ventoline is a common misspelling of Ventolin.
If you suffer from airway spasms, your doctor may prescribe Vospire ER. This eMedTV article explains how Vospire ER works, describes the effects of the drug, and lists some of its common side effects (such as nervousness).
The recommended starting Vospire ER dosage for children ages 6 to 12 is 4 mg twice a day. This eMedTV resource also discusses Vospire ER dosing for adults and children over the age of 12 and provides some general tips on taking the medication.
Side effects of Vospire ER can include insomnia, shakiness, and vomiting. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists other possible Vospire ER side effects, including some serious problems that should be reported to a doctor right away.
Vospire ER is used mainly to treat asthma and other similar lung problems. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug can be used in children as young as six years old and lists some possible "off-label" Vospire ER uses (like treating hyperkalemia).
Vospire ER Warnings and Precautions
Vospire ER may potentially increase your risk of developing anemia. This eMedTV page contains other Vospire ER warnings and precautions, including the safety of taking Vospire ER while pregnant and people who shouldn't take the medicine.
What Are Flunisolide Inhalers Used For?
What are flunisolide inhalers used for? As this eMedTV page explains, flunisolide inhalers are used for the prevention of asthma attacks. This page also covers flunisolide inhaler uses in children, as well as possible "off-label" uses of the inhalers.
Researchers are still unsure of what causes asthma, but genetic and environmental factors seem to play roles in the condition. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at what causes asthma, including lists of common triggers.
What is asthma? This eMedTV article has the answer. Asthma is a condition in which inflammation of the airways makes it difficult to carry air in and out of the lungs. You'll also find detailed information here about symptoms and triggers of asthma.
What Is Budesonide Inhalation Used For?
What is budesonide inhalation used for? Budesonide inhalation is approved to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV article explains budesonide inhalation uses in adults and children, and describes an off-label use of budesonide inhalation to treat COPD.
What Is Cromolyn Inhalation Used For?
What is cromolyn inhalation used for? As this part of the eMedTV library explains, cromolyn inhalation is used for preventing asthma attacks that are caused by exercise, cold air, aspirin, and allergens.
What is formoterol used for? The drug is licensed to treat asthma and other similar lung problems. This eMedTV segment covers the use of formoterol in children and also describes how the medication works to treat certain respiratory conditions.
What Is Levalbuterol HFA Used For?
What is levalbuterol HFA used for? As this eMedTV Web page explains, levalbuterol HFA is used for preventing and treating airway spasms caused by asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This article also covers "off-label" uses of the drug.
What Is Metaproterenol Used For?
What is metaproterenol used for? This eMedTV article explains that metaproterenol is approved for use in treating bronchospasms due to COPD or asthma. This page also discusses how the inhaler works and describes the use of the medicine in children.
What is montelukast used for? As this eMedTV article explains, the drug has been approved for the prevention of asthma attacks and to manage symptoms of nasal allergies. Off-label uses are described as well, as is giving the drug to children.
What is salmeterol used for? As this eMedTV segment explains, salmeterol is used for treating airway spasms in people with asthma or COPD. The drug can help prevent asthma attacks but should not be used to treat attacks as they occur.
What is zafirlukast used for? As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, zafirlukast is used for the prevention of asthma attacks in both adults and children. Occasionally, it can also be used "off-label" for the treatment of allergies.
Xolair is a prescription drug that is approved to prevent allergic asthma. This eMedTV page explains how the Xolair injection works to prevent asthma attacks due to certain allergens and also lists possible side effects and general dosing guidelines.
It is not known whether it is safe to use Xolair while breastfeeding. This selection of the eMedTV library explains that you and your doctor should make a shared decision about Xolair and breastfeeding for your particular situation.
It is probably safe to take Xolair during pregnancy. This eMedTV resource discusses the results of animal studies on Xolair and pregnancy, and explains why a doctor should weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing the drug to a pregnant woman.