Asthma -- Acute Questions

How can I help my psychological addiction to Primatene Mist after years of using it?

I have been using Primatene Mist for years now. I do need to use a rescue inhaler to help open up my lungs from wheezing. It has come to the point now where I use it all day because I believe I have ...

Posted 7 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

Which medicines are the best to use together out of the group he was prescribed?

My son was prescribed loratadine, singulair, flovent 110, ventolin 90, quvar 80 and proair 90... which are the best medicines to use together... the loratadine is daytime allergy and singular night ...

Posted 28 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

IhaveCOPD. I take theophylline, singulair, spiriva, and symbicort. It seems like overkill?

If they were effective, wouldn,t we be taking one or two. I am afraid of the long term effect. These drugs have so many side effects.

Posted 7 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

I have been prescribed prednisolone short term for wheezy bronchitis. having side effects. how can?

... i reduce/remove after only 2 days. i am having headaches, sweats, insomnia and hyper activity after only 2nd dose of 30mg. cannot contact doctor as weekend

Posted 3 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

Can you develop a rash from Atenolol after taking it for 13 years?

I take it for sinus arrhythmia (heart) Doctor thought I was getting a rash from my Theophylline (have taken over 30 years) stopped taking it for 4 months , rash still there and spreading. I also take ...

Posted 20 May 2011 • 0 answers •

Asthma -- Acute - what is the name of the newest asthma Inhaler?

i need to know the brand/generic name of the newest Inhaler for asthma.

Posted 15 May 2011 • 1 answer •

I recently have failed a drug test for Methamphetamines, What could have made a false positive?

I have been taking drug tests for 4 years now and I have never failed for Methamphetamines. I take Suboxone 12mg/day, Adderall 20mg 2xday, Albuterol Aerosal as needed, Albuterol Sulfate as needed, ...

Posted 8 Apr 2011 • 3 answers •

Is Carafate a suitable Rx to treat a asthmatic like chronic cough the Dr thinks is caused by GERD?

I am 66 have been being treated by a Pulmonologist (MD) for over a year unsuccessfully for a chronic cough that seems to be getting worse. The Dr. has so far prescribed Advair, a ProAir rescue ...

Posted 19 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

How can I control my weight while on prednisone therapy?

Posted 22 Jan 2011 • 1 answer •

What happens if I used an expired albuterol pump in an emergency situation?

Posted 8 Jan 2011 • 1 answer •

I have been on 40 mg prednisone past two days for acute ashtma. As well as hydromet, advair and?

... zopenex. No imrovement in symptoms, but ow have diarrhea, confusion, insomnia, hot flashes and my body is itching like crazy. Are these normal responses to predisone in this low dose?

Posted 23 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

What other asthma medications can you safely take with Azilect?

If asthma and on azilect, what asthma meds are best and are low dose ventolin still ok?for asthma associated with colds or flu controlled by advair/ventolin or antibiotic po steroid combos. which are ...

Posted 12 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Which bronchodilator do you use first if you have to take both, Atrovent or Xopenex?

Posted 2 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

Asthma -- Acute - Has anyone else experienced an acute asthma attack in the presence of someone?

... using hand sanitizer? This has happened to me six times and the last time not only sent me to the ER but put me in the hospital for 4 days

Posted 30 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

Is the inhaler form the same strength as the liquid vial form xopenex?

ive alway used the vial form thats put in the nebulizer. i received the inhaler (puffer ) with my last prescription. is it as effective?

Posted 14 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •