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2. If You're Living With Asthma, Here's Every Single Treatment ...

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   That can cause dangerous side effects in the long term, which is why doctors rarely prescribe oral corticosteroids for long-term asthma treatment. Another class of oral meds is called leukotriene ...

3. Exclusive-US FDA finds widely used asthma drug impacts ... - AOL

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   U.S. government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a ...

4. Anti-asthmatic agent - Wikipedia

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   Inhaled short-acting β2-adrenergic agonists, such as terbutaline and salbutamol, are the first-line drugs indicated for asthma exacerbation for all patients to provide rapid bronchodilating effects. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Short-acting β2-adrenergic agonists can be delivered by different devices, for example, nebulizers and metered-dose inhalers .

5. Long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist - Wikipedia

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   When combined with inhaled steroids, β adrenoceptor agonists can improve symptoms. [1] [2] In children this benefit is uncertain and they may be potentially harmful. [2] They should not be used without an accompanying steroid due to an increased risk of severe symptoms, including exacerbation in both children and adults. [3]

6. Zafirlukast - Wikipedia

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   Zafirlukast is FDA-approved for the prevention and treatment of asthma in adults and children older than 5 years old. [1] Like other leukotriene receptor antagonists, zafirlukast is thought to be useful for the long-term treatment of asthma, but it is generally less effective than inhaled glucocorticoids as monotherapy (which are the standard of care) or long-acting beta-2 agonists in ...

7. Mometasone/formoterol - Wikipedia

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   Mometasone/formoterol, sold under the brand name Dulera among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used in the long-term treatment of asthma. [1] It contains mometasone a steroid and formoterol a long-acting beta agonist. [1] It is only recommended in those for whom an inhaled steroid is not sufficient. [1] It is used by inhalation. [1]

8. Fluticasone propionate - Wikipedia

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   When inhaled it is used for the long term management of asthma and COPD. [8] In the nose it is used for hay fever and nasal polyps. [9] [10] It can also be used for mouth ulcers. [11] It works by decreasing inflammation. Common side effects when inhaled include upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, thrush, and cough. [8]

9. Fluticasone/salmeterol - Wikipedia

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   While the use of inhaled steroids and long-acting beta2‑adrenergic agonists are recommended for the resulting improvement in control of symptoms of asthma, [10] concerns have been raised that salmeterol may increase the risk of death due to asthma, and this additional risk is not reduced by the addition of inhaled steroids. [11] Other side ...