"Optimal management of asthma may be driven by patient values and preferences, balancing key benefits and key harms in these ...

A study published in JAMA reports on data showing that Combination ICS-SABA and ICS-Formoterol asthma treatments are more ...

We therefore performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine whether use of a short-acting bronchodilator provides a protective effect in patients with COPD undergoing ...

This study highlights the benefits of anti-inflammatory inhalers in asthma management, showing reduced complications and ...

Diwali is synonymous with fireworks but such celebrations contribute to air pollution by releasing particulate matter (PM10 ...

Rescue medications that provide fast relief of acute asthma symptoms Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs ... one of several classes of drugs known as bronchodilators because they dilate (open ...

In GOLD, these agents are the preferred initial therapy for individuals with persistent dyspnea, yet, only 35% of physicians chose a long-acting bronchodilator when a short-acting agent had failed.

The following medicines are commonly used to treat asthma. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's advice about your treatment. Short-Acting bronchodilators work quickly after you take ...

Formoterol (brand names Perforomist, Foradil) is a bronchodilator in a class of medications called long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). It is used to control wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and ...

Some combination inhalers include both of these categories of medication in a single inhaler. Short-acting bronchodilators may also be used for symptoms. Glucocorticoids (steroids) may be used either ...