First Breath-Actuated, Dry-Powder Inhaler Approved for Acute Asthma
The FDA has approved the first breath-actuated dry-powder inhaler for relief of acute asthma. The ProAir® RespiClick by TEVA is now available in pharmacies. The Proair® RespiClick contains albuterol sulfate as an inhalation dry powder rather than a solution like it’s popular Proair® MDI (metered dose …
YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR ASTHMA! WORLD ASTHMA DAY IS TUESDAY MAY 5, 2015. MAY IS ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH.
Millions of people in the United States have asthma, a chronic lifelong disease that affects the lungs. Asthma can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. Although asthma cannot be cured, it is possible to manage asthma to reduce and prevent asthma attacks. It’s time …
Epinephrine: Life-Saving Drug!
Epinephrine is the #1 most important medication used to stop or lessen severe allergic reactions that may be life threatening (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis can be triggered by allergic reactions to medications (especially antibiotics and aspirin), foods (especially nuts, peanut, and seafood), latex, and insect stings (bee, …
Do you sneeze when you sip that fine red wine? Wine allergy!
Wine has been a popular beverage since ancient times and across all cultures. While the effects of wine on health are frequently reported, allergy or intolerance to wine has not been as closely studied. Wine contains many organic compounds including proteins from grapes (of course), …