Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can vary in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On January 1, pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK ...

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are a key incorporation to COPD treatment strategies. Jeffrey D. Dunn, PharmD, MBA: ICSs [inhaled corticosteroids] haven’t shown much evidence in impacting the course of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly 45% of veterans with COPD received inhaled corticosteroids as their first therapy without meeting a ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. February 11, 2009 — Long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids is associated with an increased risk for pneumonia for patients with chronic ...

Flovent, a popular corticosteroid inhaler used to treat asthma, is no longer available. The global manufacturer, Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), announced in May that the medications — Flovent HFA, a metered ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Twelve of 810 plasma metabolites were significantly associated with adrenal insufficiency. Patients with low ...

Benefit of inhaled corticosteroids for sinusitis small Review shows benefits of inhaled corticosteroids may be greater at higher doses and longer duration, but lower cost over-the-counter remedies may ...

Asthma is an umbrella diagnosis covering a number of heterogeneous inflammatory pathways. In the past, excessive T-helper cell type 2 (Th2) response and immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitivity were thought ...

Inhalers and nasal sprays are a daily necessity for millions living with asthma, chronic sinus problems, and allergies. These medicines, which contain corticosteroids, help ease breathing and calm ...