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How Much Albuterol Is Too Much?
Posted by iowacityasc on Jun 10, 2021 12:24:06 PM
Albuterol inhalers have been a significant part of asthma treatment for decades. But that doesn’t mean researchers aren’t always making improvements or current events don’t shake things up a little bit. Patients don’t necessarily need to keep their fingers on the pulse of the pharmaceutical industry–but it helps to maintain some awareness of what’s happening with current events, especially as they relate to this critical asthma medication.
In other words, for patients, staying aware of albuterol news can help you successfully manage your symptoms.
Topics: Asthma
Answers To Common Asthma Questions
Posted by iowacityasc on Feb 16, 2021 12:13:55 PM
Everyone’s asthma experience is going to be a little bit different. A diversity of triggers and varied levels of severity mean that everyday life with asthma could look very different from one person to another. For some people, asthma may amount to little more than a minor nuisance. For others, this breathing condition can interfere with everyday life and require consistent monitoring.
Topics: Asthma
Asthma Control: Rule Of 2 [Video]
Posted by iowacityasc on Sep 14, 2020 12:09:42 PM
Asthma control is all about the rule of two. Are you using your asthma reliever more than twice a week? If so, it’s time to change up your treatment plan. You don’t have to suffer!
Topics: Asthma
Plan Ahead For Fall Mold Allergies
Posted by iowacityasc on Sep 02, 2020 12:08:11 PM
The following is from a guest post from Dr Bubak posted at The Prairie Doc
Summer and fall are prime seasons for mold allergy problems. Mold spores are smaller than pollen grains allowing them to not only effect the eyes and nose of allergy sufferers, but they can infiltrate the bronchial tubes and cause asthma. If the allergy or asthma is combined with participation in sports or a rhinovirus cold at the start of school, it could result in asthma attack.
Topics: Allergies, Asthma
Allergies, Asthma, And Avoidance
Posted by iowacityasc on Aug 24, 2020 12:07:00 PM
Topics: Allergies, Asthma
Can I Have Asthma With A Normal Pulmonary Function Test?
Posted by iowacityasc on Nov 15, 2019 11:13:29 AM
The simple answer is—Yes. A normal pulmonary function test is actually our goal for every asthmatic!
So, let’s explain:
A spirometry test (the main asthma pulmonary function test measuring the FEV1) tells us how much airway narrowing is present at the time of the test. The test involves breathing out forcefully into a mouthpiece connected to a spirometer machine.
Topics: Asthma
Asthma Controllers
Posted by iowacityasc on Oct 18, 2019 11:12:28 AM
The most important asthma controller is inhaled corticosteroids, which work over time to reduce asthma attacks.
Topics: Asthma