All Entries in the "ASTHMA TREATMENT" Category
First FDA Approved Treatment For Asthma Not Centered On Using Medication
If you are living with Asthma, you know that not every treatment works for every individual. This is why researchers are always looking for new treatments to help in the fight to not only breathe better, but also live a better life because you can breathe better. It was reported in a press release on [...]
Coupons For Asthma Medication
Living with asthma is not only difficult, it is also expensive. Buying and keeping sufficient asthma medication handy can in fact make life easier but this can be an expensive proposition as well. The two main categories of asthma medications could be classified as, anti-inflammatory drugs and bronchodilators. The former includes formulations such as corticosteroids, [...]
Radical New Treatment For Asthmatics
For asthmatics, a new and radical treatment is now an option: this involves having a wire inserted into the lungs to actually melt away some of the tissue that causes the airways to squeeze and shut the airways, which is what causes breathing difficulties. Before you rush to find the nearest place offering this treatment, [...]
Essential Oils May Be Useful In Dealing With Asthma
Many asthmatics would be right to balk at the thought of strong smells which could actually trigger an attack[asthma attack] rather than soothe their condition. However, with some care and attention to the quality of oils used, it may be possible for asthmatics to actually benefit from essential oils: Since inhalation of impure or low [...]
Blackcurrants Linked To Asthma Relief
In what could come as welcome news for asthma sufferers, blackcurrants hold out some hope. A study published by Molecular Nutrition and Food Research has indicated that certain chemicals occurring naturally in blackcurrants could be useful in relieving the symptoms of asthma. It is a chemical compound called epigallocatechin which is seen to reduce inflammation [...]
Cannabis For Asthma?
Many people are anxious to find natural or herbal methods of dealing with asthma, and in the event the herb Cannabis is also considered by some to be a promising alternative therapy for asthma. Known by a number of other names such as grass, marijuana, weed, dope etc., cannabis is not usually spoken of for [...]
Limits On Certain Asthma Drugs Called For By FDA
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) expressed the need to place certain limits on some bronchial medications that are used in the treatment of asthma. These drugs which contain both long-acting beta agonists, also known as LABAs, and inhaled corticosteroids are used by millions of Americans and are known to increase risk of complications that [...]
Meditation Can Help Ease Asthma Pain
When you think of meditation, you probably think of people sitting on a floor with their hands folded and their legs bent, looking like a Buddhist monk from a bad movie. While some people will use this position to meditate, this is not what meditation means. Instead, when you meditate, you are actually using the [...]
Natural Remedies To Relieve Asthma
There are little known home remedies that are believed to provide relief from common ailments such as asthma. Natural remedies are an excellent way for people to save money and to avoid putting harsh chemicals into their bodies. Individuals who suffer from asthma will try just about anything, if it will help open up their [...]
Asthma Patients Benefit From Oral Controllers Than Inhalers
A study led by Mayo Clinic researchers and Health Core study found that asthmatic patients are more likely to benefit from oral controllers than inhaled corticosteroids. Researchers examined 55,000 patients from eight health plans who had used at least one of six types of asthma control medications between 2003 to 2005. It was reported that [...]
