Asthma Medication

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• QHow do medications help control asthma?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Medications treat asthma in different ways. Some medicines, such as anti-inflammatories, bronchodilators and leukotriene modifiers, are taken long term to prevent asthma attacks. These drugs can limit the body&#39;s r...Full Answer

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• QWho should take Breo?

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  ARealAge answered

  Breo Ellipta is a medication for adults 18 and older with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It&rsquo;s a long-acting medication that you use once a day to reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups, rath...Full Answer
• QWhat should I know about Breo Ellipta before taking it?

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  ARealAge answered

  Breo Ellipta is a long-acting medication to control asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It&rsquo;s meant to be used once a day, every day, to reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups. It&rsquo;s not a r...Full Answer
• QWhat are some questions I should ask my doctor about my asthma medications?

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  ADr. Michael Roizen, MD answered

  If you have asthma (or someone you love does) and have gotten casual about taking your meds, time to clean up your act. First step: Check in with your doc and review your control plan:<br /><ul><li>Have your symptoms or ...Full Answer
• QDo women need to stop taking asthma medication during pregnancy?

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  AHealthyWomen answered

  <p>Most medications prescribed to control asthma are safe for pregnant women to take, and the risks of uncontrolled asthma in pregnant women appear to be greater than the risks of necessary asthma medications. Medication...Full Answer
• QWhat long-term controller medications are used to treat asthma?

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  AHealthyWomen answered

  <p>Most long-term controller medications for asthma need to be taken every day for asthma prevention.<br /> <br /> Inhaled corticosteroids, including fluticasone (Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA), mometasone (Asmanex), beclo...Full Answer
• QWhat medications interact with short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilators?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>If you are taking bromocriptine, digoxin, or theophylline, a short-acting beta-agonist may not be a good option for you.</p> <p>If you are taking a beta blocker, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, a drug that prolongs the QT...Full Answer
• QWhat should I know before taking a bronchodilator?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) makes the following recommendations regarding bronchodilators:</p> <ul> <li>Inhaled bronchodilators are preferred over oral.</li> <li>Long-acting be...Full Answer
• QHow effective are short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilators?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>Short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilators do not affect the underlying inflammation that is part of persistent asthma. They are used on an as-needed basis, rather than on a regular schedule. Using these drugs daily pr...Full Answer
• QDo short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilators have any side effects?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>Side effects may include tremor, nervousness, nausea, heart palpitations or a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and dizziness. Other side effects may include headache, coughing, bronchospasm (constriction of small airways)...Full Answer