Asthma: Treatments
New view of asthma may offer a better treatment target
04/01/06, Children's Hospital BostonA newly recognized type of cell may play an important role in asthma, perhaps explaining why current therapies sometimes fail, report Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, and Omid Akbari, PhD, in Children's Hospital Boston's Division of Immunology.
Communication and understanding keys to asthma treatment
04/01/04, Children's Hospital BostonDespite increased asthma education efforts, state-sponsored asthma management initiatives, and safe and effective medications for prevention and control, asthma continues to be the most prevalent chronic childhood disease in the U.S. In New England, it affects one in eight children.
Asthma: Use a peak flow meter to gain control
01/30/08, MayoClinic.comA peak flow meter is a simple — yet important — asthma management tool.
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Childhood Asthma: Metered Dose Inhalers and Spacers
08/18/06, Children's Hospital Bostonwhat is a metered dose inhaler? what is a spacer? Steps to use an inhaler with spacer, cleaning the spacer, what types of spacers are used with children?
Asthma Management and Treatment
08/18/06, Children's Hospital BostonTreating Asthma, Managing Asthma, Asthma Medications
Mast cell stabilizers for long-term control of asthma
05/15/07, HealthwiseMast cells are found throughout the body, including in the airways in the lungs. They can release substances that result in inflammation, causing the symptoms of asthma. Mast cell stabilizers prevent the mast cells from releasing
Asthma action plan
05/15/07, HealthwiseAn asthma action plan is a written plan that helps you manage sudden increases in your or your child's asthma symptoms (asthma attacks). It tells you what medication you need to use, based on the severity of the attack, and when y
Asthma in adults: Gain control with a written plan
01/30/08, MayoClinic.comAsthma action plan — Here's a useful tool for managing asthma in adults.
Asthma inhalers: Which one's right for you?
08/17/07, MayoClinic.comAsthma inhalers: Here's a rundown of inhaler types, with tips on proper use.
Asthma: 3 steps to better asthma control
12/11/06, MayoClinic.comMaintain optimal asthma control with a three-step approach.
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