Asthma Medicines

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

Reviewed July 2011

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Title:   Using your inhaler
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Online video demonstrations of correct inhaler technique for the six main inhaler types in Australia
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Inhaler technique in adults with asthma or COPD: Information paper for health professionals
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Incorrect technique when taking inhaled medications frequently prevents patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from receiving the maximal benefit from their medications.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Asthma and pain relievers: a quick reference guide for pharmacy
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing,National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can provoke asthma or rhinitis symptoms in some people with asthma, yet many others can take these medications with very low risk of an asthma reaction.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Asthma medications and other drugs
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Asthma medication includes relievers, preventers and symptom controllers. You can choose from different inhaler devices depending on your doctor's advice and your preference. Some people with asthma find their symptoms increase if they take other types of pharmaceutical drugs, like aspirin.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Asthma and adults
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Asthma can develop when a person is middle-aged or older. This is called adult onset asthma. As people age, their lungs become less efficient. Adult onset asthma can speed up this deterioration of lung functioning.
Date:   Jul 2011
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:   Jun 2011
Title:   Combination therapy : its role in asthma management
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Experience with long-acting beta agonists (LABAs, or 'symptom controllers') over the last 10 years indicates that these drugs are potent and effective bronchodilators, capable of improving asthma control in those with moderate to severe disease.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Asthma and gastric reflux - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Recent medical research has been trying to unravel the link between asthma and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD, or GERD).
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Asthma inhalers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Asthma medications are generally inhaled through pressurised metered dose inhalers (MDIs), with or without a spacer, or dry powder inhalers.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Asthma inhalers: how do I use my puffer? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   It is important to use your aerosol inhaler or puffer properly, so that you receive the correct dosage of your asthma medicine.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Asthma self-care - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Asthma affects the airways leading to your lungs. Your airways tighten, become inflamed and fill up with mucus, making breathing more difficult. Find out what products are available for asthma.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Asthma spacers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Asthma spacers are devices used to deliver asthma medications.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Asthma: preventer medications - myDr.com.au
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:   Apr 2009
Title:   Nebulisers and asthma - myDr.com.au
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:   Apr 2009
Title:   Asthma: reliever medications - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There are a number of different medications that can be used to relieve the symptoms of an asthma attack.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Leukotriene receptor antagonists for asthma treatment - myDr.com.au
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:   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:   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:   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

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