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These side effects rarely occur with short-term use, such as for an acute asthma attack. Steroids have many potential side effects, especially when given orally and for a long period of time. Side ...
Aspirin and other drugs may trigger asthma symptoms. Find out from WebMD what you need to know to prevent a drug-induced asthma attack.
Some forms of exercise are likelier than others to trigger asthma symptoms. Learn more from WebMD about preventing symptoms before, during, and after a workout.
Asthma makes you more likely to have complications from the flu, like pneumonia, and to be hospitalized because of it. The CDC recommends pneumonia shots PCV15 or PCV20 for adults age 65 or older.
Most people with asthma are able to control their symptoms by using inhaled medicines each day. But for some people with severe asthma, inhaled medicines are not enough to keep symptoms under control.
If your child has asthma, it's important that his school knows how to recognize and treat symptoms. WebMD explains how to put together an asthma action plan to make sure your child is safe at school.
When you have asthma triggered by exercise, short-acting inhalers can make activities that need extra lung power more doable. This includes things such as sports, yard work, and even singing.
Tezspire (tezepelumab-ekko) is a monthly injection used to treat severe asthma.It was approved by the FDA in 2021 for use in addition to other asthma controlling medicines in people 12 and older.
Bronchodilator: a drug that relaxes the muscle bands that tighten around the airways in asthma.Bronchodilators can also help clear mucus from the lungs. Bronchospasm: the tightening of the muscle ...
If you don’t control your asthma properly during pregnancy, you’re much more likely to harm yourself and your baby than if you use the right drugs to control your asthma. It’s OK to use an ...
Diagnosing Cat Asthma. Coughing and wheezing are uncommon in healthy cats. If you think your cat or kitten has asthma, or you are concerned about any symptoms, visit your veterinarian.
As with any drug, there is potential for side effects with allergy and asthma medications. However, there are strategies for reducing side effects. Here are some tips I recommend to my patients.