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Q: I have been using Ventolin inhaler for a while,pls is there a better option for the treatment of asthma?


A: Ipatropium Bromide or Chromolin Sodium are better alternatives also... Advair

Q: the developmwnt of beta2 agonists as drugs for the treatment of asthma?
can you recommend any books or website

A: http://www.google.gr/search?hl=el&q=asthma+beta+***agonists&meta= I cannot recommend any websites but I hope the above will help you.

Q: the development of beta2 agonists as drugs for the treatment of asthma?
can you recommend any books or website

A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta2-adrenergic_receptor_agonist

Q: There is a treatment for asthma patents. The treatment is gulp a live fish by patient at Hyderabad(Andraprades
Kindly send the address of Hyderabad's trust for above details with telephone number.

A: Gulping a live fish to cure asthma is like "backwoods, backwards, hokey" medicine! It is just plain hogwash and someone could have a fatal attack if it is not treated with the appropriate bronchodilators. The people who practice this "funny" medicine are preying on innocent, vulnerable people and stealing their money! Get some REAL medical help or someone may die.

Q: what are the gases used for treatment of asthma?


A: Oxygen is #1

Q: Non Medical Treatment For Asthma??
i was never officially diagnosed with asthma 3 years ago i woke up and was having problems breathing..went to the dr he gave me albuterol inhaler used it for 3 years i had to use it everyday several times a day for 3 years then i was no longer under insurance and i still had my albuterol but it started affecting me very negativly causing upset stomach,tightness in the chest,extreme anxiety while this happened i took xanax to combat the anxiety and then felt worse on that after about 5 days...im almost positive my breathing problems are due to allergies.i bought an air purifier really hasnt made a huge difference..so as i stand right now i really prefer not using any medicines do to recent events im scared to use anything..i have xopenex inhaler now i was giving azmacort steroid and singulair but to scared to use any of these things due to side effects i might encounter.so im looking for alternative treatments to prevent breathing problems vitamins herbs and other products thanks alot no the air purifier i got is a honeywell it has hepa filter

A: Asthma is an allergy and is triggered by something. The best non medication treatment for asthma is learning your triggers and avoiding them. Common triggers are smoke, dust, mold, mildew, plants, dust mites, pets and grass/weeds. Medications like albuterol and Xopenex are rescue medications. If you use a rescue medication more then twice a week, your asthma is NOT in control and you will need a controller medication.

Q: Is there a treatment for asthma.?


A: learning a wind instrument is recommended for breath control

Q: what's the best treatment for asthma?


A: Treatment of Asthma Treatment Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled with proper asthma management. The first step in asthma management is environmental control. Asthmatics cannot escape the environment, but through some changes, they can control its impact on their health. Listed below are some ways to change the environment in order to lessen the chance of an asthma attack: Clean the house at least once a week and wear a mask while doing it Avoid pets with fur or feathers Wash the bedding (sheets, pillow cases, mattress pads) weekly in hot water Encase the mattress, pillows and box springs in dust-proof covers Replace bedding made of down, kapok or foam rubber with synthetic materials Consider replacing upholstered furniture with leather or vinyl Consider replacing carpeting with hardwood floors or tile Use the air conditioner Keep the humidity in the house low The second step is to monitor lung function. Asthmatics use a peak flow meter to gauge their lung function. Lung function decreases before symptoms of an asthma attack - usually about two to three days prior. If the meter indicates the peak flow is down by 20 percent or more from your usual best effort, an asthma attack is on its way. The third step in managing asthma involves the use of medications. There are two major groups of medications used in controlling asthma - anti-inflammatories (corticosteroids) and bronchodilators. Anti-inflammatories reduce the number of inflammatory cells in the airways and prevent blood vessels from leaking fluid into the airway tissues. By reducing inflammation, they reduce the spontaneous spasm of the airway muscle. Anti-inflammatories are used as a preventive measure to lessen the risk of acute asthma attacks. The corticosteroids are given in two ways - inhaled via a metered dose inhaler (MDI) or orally via pill/tablet or liquid form. The inhaled corticosteroids are flunisolide (AeroBid), triamcinolone (Azmacort) and beclomethasone (Beclovent and Vaceril). The oral corticosteroids (pill/tablet form) are prednisone (Deltasone, Meticorten or Paracort), methylprednisolone (Medrol) and prednisolone (Delta Cortef and Sterane). The oral corticosteroids (liquid form) are Pedipred and Prelone. These liquid forms are used for asthmatic children. Three drugs, zafirlukast (Accolate), montelukast (Singulair) and zileuton (Zyflo), are part of a newer class of anti-inflammatories called leukotriene modifiers. Taken orally, these drugs work by inhibiting leukotrienes (fatty acids that mediate inflammation) from binding to smooth muscle cells lining the airways. They also reduce the recruitment of inflammatory cells to the airways. These drugs both prevent and reduce symptoms, and are intended for long-term use. Other inhaled anti-inflammatory drugs include cromolyn sodium (Intal) and nedrocromil (Tilade). Bronchodilators work by increasing the diameter of the air passages and easing the flow of gases to and from the lungs. They come in two basic forms - short-acting and long-acting. The short-acting bronchodilators are metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), ephedrine, terbutaline (Brethaire) and albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin). These drugs are inhaled and are used to relieve symptoms during acute asthma attacks. The long-acting bronchodilators are salmeterol (Serevent), metaproterenol (Alupent), and theophylline (Aerolate, Bronkodyl, Slo-phyllin, and Theo-Dur to name a few). Serevent and Alupent are inhaled and theophylline is taken orally. These drugs are sometimes used to control symptoms in special circumstances, such as during sleep or when intensive exposure to a particular irritant can be predicted (i.e. pollen season). Atrophine sulfate (Atrovent) is another highly effective bronchodilator. This drug opens the airways by blocking reflexes through nerves that control the bronchial muscles. Some people cannot control the symptoms by avoiding the triggers or using medication. For these people, immunotherapy (allergy shots) may help. Immunotherapy involves the injection of allergen extracts to "desensitize" the person. The treatment begins with injections of a solution of allergen given one to five times a week, with the strength gradually increasing. Note: Asthmatics vary considerably in their responses to different types, combinations and amounts of medicines so therapy must be carefully tailored to the individual. Even medication that may work well with some asthmatics may not be effective for others. Please discuss your individual situation with your doctor and both of you will determine a course of management that is best for you. *** Treatment There are several types of medications available for treating asthma. Most people use a combination of long-term control medications and quick relief medications. Your doctor can help you decide which option is best for you based on your age and the severity of your symptoms. In general, the main types of asthma medications are: Long-term-control medications. These are used regularly to control chronic symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. Quick-relief medications. You use these as needed for rapid, short-term relief of symptoms during an asthma attack. Medications for allergy-induced asthma. These decrease your body's sensitivity to a particular allergen and prevent your immune system from reacting to allergens. Long-term control medications These medications are usually taken every day on a long-term basis, to control persistent asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids. These anti-inflammatory drugs are the most effective medications for asthma. They reduce inflammation in your airways and prevent blood vessels from leaking fluid into your airway tissues. Corticosteroids help decrease the frequency of your attacks and reduce the need for other medications you may use to control your symptoms. Because inhaled corticosteroids control most forms of asthma by delivering medication directly to your airways, they have a lower risk of side effects than are associated with oral corticosteroids. Inhaled corticosteroids include fluticasone (Flovent), budesonide (Pulmicort), triamcinolone (Azmacort), flunisolide (Aerobid) and beclomethasone (Qvar). Advair Diskus is a combination inhaler containing fluticasone and salmeterol. Side effects associated with inhaled corticosteroids can include hoarseness or loss of voice, oral yeast infections (thrush), and cough. Long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids may slightly increase the risk of skin thinning, bruising, osteoporosis, eye pressure and cataracts. In children, inhaled corticosteroids may slow growth. If you're using a metered-dose-inhaler form of corticosteroid, be sure to use a spacer and rinse your mouth with water after each use. This reduces the amount of drug that can is swallowed and absorbed into your body. It also reduces side effects, such as mouth and throat irritation and oral yeast infections (thrush). Long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs). These medications are part of a group of medications called bronchodilators, which open up constricted airways. Long-acting beta-2 agonists, such as salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) and formoterol (Foradil), last at least 12 hours. They're used to control moderate and severe asthma and to prevent nighttime symptoms. Salmeterol or formoterol are used on a regular schedule along with inhaled corticosteroids and should not be used as the main treatment for asthma. On Nov. 18, 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory for three LABA medications, stating the medications may increase the risk of severe asthma episodes and possibly death if a severe asthma episode occurs. The three asthma medications included in the advisory are: Advair Diskus, Foradil Aerolizer and Serevent Diskus. If you experience asthma attacks and you're taking one of these medications, you'll need to talk with your doctor to determine the best course of action. Leukotriene modifiers. These drugs reduce the production or block the action of leukotrienes — substances released by cells in your lungs during an asthma attack. Leukotrienes cause the lining of your airways to become inflamed, which in turn leads to wheezing, shortness of breath and mucus production. Leukotriene modifiers include montelukast (Singulair) and zafirlukast (Accolate). Leukotriene modifiers are used with other medications — such as inhaled corticosteroids — to help prevent asthma attacks. Although generally not as effective as inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers are an option if you have mild asthma and want to avoid corticosteroids. Cromolyn and nedocromil. Although they're not effective for everyone, daily use of inhaled cromolyn (Intal) or nedocromil (Tilade) may help prevent attacks of mild to moderate asthma. They may also be used to help prevent asthma triggered by exercise. Theophylline. You take this bronchodilator in pill form every day. It may be helpful for relieving your nighttime symptoms of asthma. But theophylline may cause side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, acid reflux, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, and nervousness. If you're taking theophylline, get regular blood tests to make sure you're getting the correct dosage. Quick-relief medications Short-acting bronchodilators — often called "rescue" or "quick-relief" medications —stop the symptoms of an asthma attack in progress. You take these medications when you begin to have symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath. You may also use short-acting bronchodilators to prevent an asthma attack when your peak flow meter shows that your readings are lower than normal. Short-acting beta-2 agonists. These bronchodilators begin working within minutes and last four to six hours. But they can't keep symptoms from coming back. The most commonly used short-acting bronchodilator for asthma is albuterol. Ipratropium (Atrovent). Your doctor might prescribe this anticholinergic for the immediate relief of your asthma symptoms. Oral and intravenous corticosteroids for asthma attacks. These corticosteroids — including prednisone, methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone and others — may be taken to treat acute asthma attacks or very severe asthma. They may take a few hours or a few days to be fully effective. Long-term use of these medications can cause serious side effects, including cataracts, loss of bone mineral (osteoporosis), muscle weakness, decreased resistance to infection, high blood pressure and thinning of the skin. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening and should be managed by a doctor. Medications for asthma triggered by allergies Other medications focus on treating allergy triggers for asthma and include: Immunotherapy. Allergy-desensitization shots (immunotherapy) may help if you have allergic asthma that can't be easily controlled by avoiding triggers. You'll begin with skin tests to determine which allergens trigger your asthma symptoms, followed by a series of therapeutic injections containing small doses of those allergens. You generally receive injections once a week for a few months, then once a month for a period of three to five years. Over time, you should lose your sensitivity to the allergens. Immunotherapy isn't for everyone, though. You're most likely to benefit if it's clear you have allergic asthma. In addition, immunotherapy carries the risk of an allergic reaction to the shot. Life-threatening reactions are rare but possible. Anti-IgE monoclonal antibodies. If you have allergies, your immune system produces allergy-causing IgE antibodies to attack substances that generally cause no harm, such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander. If you have allergic asthma that's difficult to control, omalizumab (Xolair) may reduce the number of asthma attacks you experience by blocking the action of these antibodies. That way your immune system isn't prompted to react and cause the inflammation that makes breathing difficult. Xolair is used in children over 12 years old and adults with moderate to severe asthma caused by an allergy, if all other treatments have failed. Xolair is delivered by injection every two to four weeks. Risks include the possibility of a severe reaction within two hours of receiving the shot, blood-clotting problems, and a possible link to cancer. That link is currently being studied. Also, if you're pregnant or breast-feeding, tell your doctor beforehand. Treatment by severity for better control Treatment based on asthma severity can help you control your asthma. According to guidelines from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, asthma therapy should be flexible and based on changes in symptoms, which should be assessed thoroughly each time you see your doctor. Then, treatment can be adjusted accordingly. For example, if your asthma is well controlled, your doctor may prescribe less medicine. If your asthma is not well controlled or getting worse, your doctor may increase your medication and recommend more frequent visits. *** Herbal and homeopathic asthma treatment can be extremely effective. Depending on the severity of the asthma, they can reduce or eliminate the need for the synthetic drugs and inhalers. They can also be safely used to complement conventional treatment of asthma. Used as part of a wider, holistic lifestyle management, herbal and homeopathic medicines can bring significant relief to sufferers of asthma without the side effects or other complications that often accompany conventional drugs.

Q: 7-day steroid treatment for asthma?


A: Oral steroid are not that commonly used anymore for asthma - unless it is very severe. Many asthmatics, including myself, use successfully a long term treatment with an asthma spray that contains low doses of steroids. Ask your doctor.

Q: What is the best treatment for asthma? Any syrup or tablet which can give relief ?


A: Salbutamol tab or syr. is available, but i suggest inhaler

Q: what could constant wheezing be besides asthma?
I have asthma allready. I can not stop wheezing it has been going on for at least 2 months. I am doing all my treatment for my asthma but this keeps getting worse. Docters say that they sound fine, but i can hear it and so can my husband. Anybody have any leads I could go off of.

A: Other reasons you may have wheezing are..... COPD...Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Congestive Heart Fasilure Mitral Stenosis Heaartburn Pneumonia Allergic reaction You require further investigating as constant wheezing is not normal, there is obviously an underlying issue. Your Dr needs to refer you to a respiratory specialist.

Q: Does Treatment (healing) exist for the asthma?
Trying to find a cure for the illness of my two daugthers (the asthma), the only thing I got was that they were putting more ill, from bronchitis they went on to asthma, then it gave them hemoptisis and eventually pulmonary fibrosis andmy two daughters died. The doctors from Peru and from California only gave them two years of life. All the medicines and pills did not serve for anything. The treatment of the asthma damaged their heart and God took them to him. Now I see relatives and friends in the same situation and seek to help but only with natirust treatments, because my past experience was not good. Now I recommend to you to treat each other with plants, because it is better and it can be the cure for you, I have seen some cases that were improving. You can use plants as the asteracea,asmachilca, propoleo, garlics, etc. You can ask me anything and I will give you all the information about the matter. You can find all about naturist treatments in peruviannaturistasnedicines (com)

A: Asthma is not a cureable problem. It can only be controled to an extent.