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COPD Patients on Inhaled Steroids, Have Higher Risk of Severe Pneumonia
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 16, 2007
...ents are administered to make the patients more comfortable.
These days, prescription of inhaled corticosteroids to COPD patinents has greatly increased to manage the disease.
However, according...
Veramyst Intranasal Corticosteroid Against Nasal and Eye Allergies
in Allergies, on May 1, 2007
...be available by prescription nationwide later this month.
What sets it aside from other intranasal corticosteroids already in the market?
Veramyst is delivered in a unique, ergonomically designed de...
Comparing Allergy Medications: Antihistamines and Nasal Corticosteroids
in Allergies, on April 19, 2007
...edications) out in the market, hope over to Drug Digest . The pages on antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids compare the most common allergy medicines available in the market in terms of effec...
Antibiotics May be Over-prescribed for Sinus Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 25, 2007
... and chronic rhinosinusitis are antibiotic agents, followed by antihistamines; nasal decongestants; corticosteroids; and antitussive , expectorant and mucolytic agents, respectively.
Prescripti...
Inhaled Steroids Preferred Initial Treatment for Children's Asthma
in Allergies, on January 26, 2007
... Although there are many risks associated with the use of nasal corticosteroids , a long-term study on its use indicated that inhaled corticosteroids are nevertheless the most effective initial dai...
New Biologic Treatment: Alternative to Tennis Elbow Surgery
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 26, 2006
...by rest, nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs, bracing, physical therapy, and injections of corticosteroids (cortisone shots).
Read the full report at the American Orthopaedic Society for ...
Experimental Ragweed Allergy Vaccine: Hay Fever Relief in Just Six Weeks
in Allergies, on October 5, 2006
... Mild to moderate ragweed allergies are conventionally treated using antihistamines or nasal corticosteroids. However, some people do not respond to these drugs, and some experience adverse reacti...
Ulcerative Colitis Responds to Arthritis Drug Infliximab (Remicade)
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 19, 2006
... ulcerative colitis .
"For people with active ulcerative colitis who do not respond to corticosteroids or immunosuppressive agents, infliximab is effective in inducing clinical remission,...
Nitric Oxide Test: Effective Diagnostic Test To Determine Chronic Cough Treatment
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 13, 2006
...test - the exhaled nitric oxide test - as an inexpensive and easy way to determine whether inhaled corticosteroids will relieve a patient's chronic cough .
According to Peter Hahn, M.D., Mayo ...
Protopic (Tacrolimus) Effective in Treating Nickel Allergy Symptoms
in Allergies, on July 31, 2006
...39;t take or don't respond to other topical allergy drugs. And while it has known benefits over corticosteroids in that it does not cause thinning of the skin and is less likely to be absorbed sys...
Intranasal Corticosteroids Should Remain "Prescription Only"
in Allergies, on May 17, 2006
...cal studies to assess the frequency and severity of adverse events related to the use of intranasal corticosteroids. They found the risks are significant , and include bone resorption , growth supp...
Will Inhalable Corticosteroids Prevent Intermittent Wheezing From Developing Into Asthma?
in Allergies, on May 12, 2006
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Your preschooler is having intermittent , sporadic fits of wheezing. Do you give inhaled corticosteroids in the hope that it will not develop into a full blown chronic asthma later on?
Accordi...