Researchers found that over-use of short acting reliever drugs known as beta agonists is associated with a higher risk of death from asthma. But regular use of inhaled steroids, known as longer ...

An albuterol inhaler is a quick-relief or rescue medication used to decrease ... make sure you get this on your asthma to-do list. Your goal should be not to need your rescue inhaler very often.

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Researchers say they have found the first new treatment for ... and still uses her inhalers but "only because I've been told to". "Unfortunately, no drug gets rid of asthma completely, but this ...

Nearly 8% of Americans have asthma. Given that there ... “It’s not the same as: ‘Here’s the medication, take the pill or use your inhaler,’ and it’s over.” And just by the nature ...

open image in gallery A senior woman uses her inhaler. New research has found that one in six US adults are stopped from taking their asthma medication as it has been prescribed due to its cost ...