Asthma Drug
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Asthma drug side effects
American Lung Association
Chart displays asthma drugs by type with generic and brand names along with a bulleted list of potential side effects.
Drug combination could be dangerous
Medicine Net
Combining long-acting beta agonist and inhaled steroid asthma drugs can be risky for some people. Get more information here and follow up with your physician!
Smoking interferes with asthma drug
BBC News
There might be reasons other than the obvious one to avoid smoke if you have asthma. Researchers have found that smoking reduces the effectiveness of asthma drugs.
Asthma drug risks
About
Many people have concerns about side effects and dangers of asthma drugs, but you can't let that stop you from getting proper treatment. This article will help you understand risks that may be associated with some medications.
Parental beliefs and treatment
Univ. of Rochester
Do you feel uncomfortable about your child taking drugs for asthma? If you do, you could be affecting his or her treatment in a negative way according to one study. Learn more here.
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Interactive asthma tutorial
Astra-Zeneca
This interactive tutorial provides a wealth of information about asthma. The treatment section is especially helpful, even providing animations that show how certain drugs work to curb asthma symptoms.
My child missed a dose!
Kids Health
Sometimes children forget to take their medication! If your child's asthma requires drugs, you'll want to know what to do if he or she is in this situation. Here are suggestions for how to handle missed doses.
Drugs can be a trigger
WebMD
You know to avoid dust and cigarette smoke, but did you know that aspirin can be an asthma trigger? Here is information about drugs you should be careful about taking if you have asthma.
Keeping control of your asthma symptoms is crucial, and asthma action plans used in combination with your drug regimen can help you to do that. This friendly article explains how plans have improved people's lives.
Questions for your pharmacist
Allergy and Asthma Network
When you have been prescribed a new asthma drug, be sure to ask your pharmacist these important questions to become familiar with your new prescription. He or she may have questions for you as well!
Medication during pregnancy
AOL Body
Is it safe to take asthma drugs during pregnancy? Probably. Read this article and be sure to discuss your treatment with your physician, especially while you're pregnant.
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Asthma drug options
Mayo Clinic
Work with your physician to help determine which asthma drug or drug combination would be right for you. Here are good explanations of the different types of asthma medication and how they work.
Specific asthma drugs
Health Central
Great listing of specific asthma drugs by brand name along with an explanation of how each works to help curb asthma symptoms.
Asthma drug overview
AAAAI
Click on each type of drug for an in-depth chart listing brands, uses, dosages and tips. Some drugs are even pictured.
How asthma medications work
BCBSMA
Different asthma drugs serve different functions in your treatment regimen. For a better understanding of how quick-relief medications and long-term control drugs work to control asthma, read here.

