Asthma Medicines

Follow the links below to information on using medication to treat and prevent asthma.

 

Updated January 2008

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Title:   Leukotriene receptor antagonists for asthma treatment
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Leukotriene receptor antagonists are a type of preventive medicine for asthma. They are available in tablet form, including chewable tablets for children.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Aspergillus
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. Some people with asthma are allergic to Aspergillus and develop allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). The symptoms include wheezing and blood-stained sputum.
Date:   Jul 2007

Title:   Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) - Their therapeutic role in children with asthma
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Summarises our current understanding of the role of LTRAs in childhood asthma. Further high quality clinical trials and clinical experience with the leukotriene receptor antagonists will more clearly define the long-term position of these agents.
Date:   Jun 2007

Title:   Asthma medications and other drugs
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   There are three main types of asthma medication: relievers, preventers and symptom controllers. You can choose from different inhaler devices depending on your doctor's advice. Some people with asthma find their symptoms increase if they take other types of pharmaceutical drugs, like aspirin.
Date:   Feb 2007

Title:   Safety concerns with salmeterol (Editorial)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The introduction of long-acting beta2 agonists, such as salmeterol and eformoterol, has been an important development in the management of asthma. It is therefore of great significance that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued advice about long-acting beta agonists that states 'these medicines may increase the chance of severe asthma episodes, and death when those episodes occur'.
Date:   Oct 2006

Title:   Monoclonal antibody therapy for non-malignant disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Advances in technology have enabled monoclonal antibodies to be produced which bind to specific antigens associated with disease processes. By targeting these antigens the antibodies can destroy or alter the function of cells which express the target.
Date:   Oct 2006

Title:   Asthma inhalers
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Asthma medications are generally inhaled through pressurised metered dose inhalers (MDIs), with or without a spacer, or dry powder inhalers.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Asthma inhalers: how do I use my aerosol inhaler (puffer)?
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Aerosol inhalers or puffers are one of the most commonly used devices for delivering asthma medication into your lungs. It is important to know how to use your inhaler properly, so that you receive the correct dosage.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Asthma spacers
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Asthma spacers are devices used to deliver asthma medications.
Date:   Jul 2006

Title:   Asthma and the gastric reflux connection
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Recent medical research has been trying to unravel the link between asthma and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD, or GERD).
Date:   Jul 2006

Title:   Asthma: medications that prevent symptoms
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Preventer medications do not provide relief for an acute asthma attack, but they do help to make your airways less sensitive so that you may not have an attack in the first place.
Date:   Jun 2006

Title:   Asthma: medications that relieve symptoms
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There are a number of different medications that can be used to relieve the symptoms of an asthma attack.
Date:   Jun 2006

Title:   Nebulisers and asthma
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A nebuliser is a device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist, which is then breathed in through a mask or mouthpiece to help treat people with asthma.
Date:   Jun 2006

Title:   How to look after your nebuliser
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   A nebuliser is used to administer liquid medication in a vapour form. If you have been prescribed a nebuliser, it is important to choose the type most appropriate to your needs.
Date:   Sep 2005

Title:   Combination inhalers for asthma - comments for consumers
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The combination inhalers work well, but it is not possible to adjust the dose of each medicine individually. While they are good at keeping asthma under control they do not work fast enough to stop sudden attacks of asthma.
Date:   Apr 2005

Title:   Combination inhalers for asthma
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Patients whose asthma is not well controlled by inhaled corticosteroids may benefit from the addition of a long-acting beta2agonist. The effects of inhaling a corticosteroid and a long-acting beta2agonist can reduce symptoms, improve lung function and prevent exacerbations.
Date:   Apr 2005

Title:   Asthma and pain relievers: an information paper for health professionals
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing,National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   The aim of this paper is to provide an up-to-date evidence-based summary of the issues around aspirin-induced asthma, including practical advice on assessment and treatment.
Date:   Mar 2005

Title:   Position statement for health professionals: CFC-free metered dose inhalers
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Position statement on CFC-free metered dose asthma aerosol inhalers - preventers and relievers. Information on the phasing out of CFC-containing asthma inhalers and the introduction of new CFC-free inhalers.
Date:   Aug 2004

Title:   Medicinal mishap - Ibuprofen and asthma
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   It is important to ask patients with asthma, or their parents, about all non-prescription medications as many people will not associate asthma with the use of aspirin or other NSAIDs, or be aware of the risk of taking these medications.
Date:   Aug 2004

Title:   Asthma inhalers and CFCs - frequently asked questions
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Questions and answers regarding chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in asthma aerosol inhalers (puffers).
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