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Salbutamol is a medication that opens up the airways in the lungs and treats asthma, COPD, and high blood potassium levels. It can cause side effects such as tremor, anxiety, fast heart rate, and low potassium levels, and may interact with other drugs such as beta blockers and diuretics.
Cardiac asthma is a condition of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath caused by congestive heart failure. Diagnosis requires cardiac workup, pulmonary function testing, and echocardiography, while treatment focuses on improving cardiac function and oxygenation.
Budesonide is a glucocorticoid that can be inhaled, taken by mouth, or applied to the nose or rectum. It is used for asthma, allergic rhinitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other conditions. Its duration of action varies depending on the form and route of administration.
Budesonide/formoterol is a combination medication for asthma or COPD, containing a steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator. Learn about its uses, side effects, dosage, and availability.
Babies born to mothers who got Covid while pregnant may face increased health risks. A new study suggests they have a higher risk of respiratory distress. Evidence mounts that Covid in pregnancy ...
A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a device that delivers medication to the lungs via inhalation. It is used for treating asthma, COPD and other respiratory diseases, and can be combined with spacers or dry powder inhalers.
Formoterol is a long-acting β 2 agonist (LABA) that relaxes the smooth muscle in the airway and treats the exacerbation of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has a rapid onset of action and a duration of up to 12 h, and is available in various forms and combinations.
Reactive airway disease (RAD) is an informal label for patients with asthma-like symptoms, but without a formal diagnosis. RAD is controversial and inconsistent in medical usage, and may be confused with reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS), a syndrome caused by high exposure to irritants.