Relationship between asthma, LABA medications, and inhaled steroids explored
As per a new review of recent studies, a combination of drugs for airway opening and inhaled steroids with inflammation-reducing properties are better option than a normal dose of steroids when it comes to inhibiting severe asthma attacks.
It was suggested during the view that higher doses of steroids can prove to be an amicable option [...]
Inhaled steroid treatment for asthma may not be for every child
According to a study that was presented at the American Thoracic Society and handled by researcher Gregory Sawicki, M.D. of Children’s Hospital in Boston, some children may not be able to control asthma in the same manner as other children with asthma when treated with inhaled corticosteroids.
This study is expected to highlight some present-day loopholes [...]
Chronic corticosteroid usage highlighted by new research
New findings in relation to the usage of chronic corticosteroid were revealed during an annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Seattle.
As per Rebecca Green, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., corticosteroids have long being considered to be [...]
Some Asthmatic Children may be less responsive to Inhaled Steroid Treatment
Some of the asthmatic children undergoing inhaled corticosteroid treatment may not respond as others, as per a new study presented at the American Thoracic Society.
During the study, it was found that some children may be genetically less responsive to steroid treatment for their asthma, as per researcher Gregory Sawicki, M.D. of Children’s Hospital in Boston. [...]
A sigh of relief for asthmatics!
Medical sciences have once again come up with some great news, this time for the asthma patients, particularly women. Studies carried out in America reveal that that older women suffering from asthma who inhale steroids are at much lesser risk to fall prey to other ailments or causes over five years as compared to those [...]