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Follow the links below to information on using medication to treat and prevent asthma.
Updated January 2008
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Aspergillus
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2007
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Asthma medications and other drugs
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Feb 2007
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Safety concerns with salmeterol (Editorial)
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Australian Prescriber
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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'.
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Oct 2006
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Monoclonal antibody therapy for non-malignant disease
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Oct 2006
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Asthma inhalers
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myDr
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Asthma medications are generally inhaled through pressurised metered dose inhalers (MDIs), with or without a spacer, or dry powder inhalers.
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Aug 2006
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Asthma inhalers: how do I use my aerosol inhaler (puffer)?
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myDr
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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.
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Aug 2006
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Asthma spacers
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myDr
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Asthma spacers are devices used to deliver asthma medications.
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Jul 2006
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Asthma and the gastric reflux connection
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myDr
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Recent medical research has been trying to unravel the link between asthma and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD, or GERD).
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Jul 2006
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Asthma: medications that prevent symptoms
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myDr
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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.
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Jun 2006
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Nebulisers and asthma
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myDr
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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.
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Jun 2006
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How to look after your nebuliser
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National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
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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.
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Sep 2005
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Combination inhalers for asthma - comments for consumers
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Apr 2005
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Combination inhalers for asthma
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Apr 2005
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Asthma and pain relievers: an information paper for health professionals
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing,National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
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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.
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Mar 2005
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Medicinal mishap - Ibuprofen and asthma
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Aug 2004
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