asthma

What are inhalers and nebulizers? Inhalers and nebulizers are ways of turning medications into aerosols for administration by inhalation. These devices are often used for asthma and other lung conditions. Inhalers and nebulizers are medical devices used for delivering medication directly to the airway and lungs through inhalation. Inhalers and nebulizers convert medical solutions and/or …

What is Armonair Digihaler and how does it work? ArmonAir Digihaler is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medicine for the long-term treatment of asthma in people aged 12 years and older. ICS medicines such as fluticasone propionate help to decrease inflammation in the lungs. Inflammation in the lungs can lead to breathing problems. ArmonAir Digihaler is not used to relieve …

What is Nucala and how does it work? Nucala is a prescription medicine used with other medicines: for add-on maintenance treatment of asthma in people 12 years of age and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. Nucala helps prevent severe asthma attacks (exacerbations). for the treatment of adults with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). Nucala …

What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic medical condition that causes breathing difficulties. Asthma is a long-term medical condition that causes breathing difficulties due to airway narrowing, airway swelling, and excessive mucus production in the airway.  An asthma attack is a reversible condition, but it may be severe. During an asthma attack, the muscles around the airways may tighten, and …

What is the peak expiratory flow rate measurement test? Peak expiratory flow rate measures lung strength using a handheld device, usually to diagnose or monitor asthma. A peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is also called peak expiratory flow. It is a simple test that measures a person’s maximum speed of expiration/exhalation. It helps assess the status of the airways and …

What is bronchial thermoplasty? Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure to heat and destroy some of the muscle lining the bronci, or airways into the lung. This prevents the bronci from spasming as much, preventing asthma attacks. Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure used to treat severe asthma. It involves controlled delivery of therapeutic radiofrequency energy to the walls of the lung airways  …

What is asthma? There is no cure for asthma, however, asthma symptoms can be managed by lifestyle modifications and treatment. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways (bronchi). Bronchi generally allow for the passage of air in and out of the lungs. In asthma, these airways develop hypersensitivity, inflammation, and narrowing. This causes difficulty in breathing. In the …

What is zafirlukast, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist used for treating asthma. Leukotrienes are a group of chemicals manufactured in the body from arachidonic acid. Release of leukotrienes within the body, for example, by allergic reactions, promotes inflammation in many diseases such as asthma, a disease in which inflammation occurs …

What is omalizumab? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Omalizumab is an injectable drug that is used for treating asthma. Omalizumab is a protein that resembles one type of human antibody. Antibodies are proteins produced by the body that recognize foreign substances such as bacteria (that cause infection) and pollens (that cause allergies). Once they recognize a foreign substance, …

Claritin vs. Zyrtec comparison Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) are part of a family of second-generation antihistamines used for treatment of hay fever allergies and hives. This group of drugs also includes fexofenadine (Allegra) and azelastine (Astelin) The advantage of Claritin and Zyrtec is they cause less drowsiness than older anti-allergy drugs like Benadryl or hydroxyzine. Cetirizine and loratadine are …