Archive for the ‘Asthma’ Category

Erin: In terms of helping to prevent asthma, should people be screened for this gene, and, if so, should their test results be reported to their health insurance companies? Dr. Holgate: Again, a good question to ask because, in addition to ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Lanier is there now a new medication that may help children control their asthma and still sleep well at night, or function better at school? Dr. Lanier: Yes. One of the new advances in asthma has to do with cleaning up actually an old compound. I mean, people have ... Full story

Asthma and chronic sinus disease Erin: I have a sneaking suspicion that I have asthma, but my doctor hasn't seemed too willing to talk about that as a possibility. I have allergic rhinitis. I get this strange sickness about once every six weeks that starts as a sinus infection, and then falls into my chest, leaving me with a terrible, creepy, ... Full story

Gina: Is it true that we're seeing an increase in asthma, and why would that be? Dr. Redding: It's very clear that asthma prevalence, that is, the commonness of asthma, is increasing over time and has done so for the last ... Full story

Ryan: I have a few questions. I have a moderate case of asthma and I've been taking Primatene tablets for about six years now. I'm trying to find an alternative and I've heard a lot about these different bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories or whatever, and I don't know which one to do. The Primatene really it makes me nervous and I can't ... Full story

Joanne: My asthma is triggered usually only when I have a cold. This happened in January, and I was using albuterol at that time, and four puffs of Flovent--two puffs in the morning and two in the evening. When I recovered and didn't need my albuterol any more, and I wanted to reduce the Flovent, I wondered if it is like prednisone where the amount ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Martinez, we've discussed previously on our Web site the definition of asthma, but it sounds like your research is making it more complex. From your study, how do you define asthma today? Dr. Martinez: There ... Full story

Joyce: Have there been any studies or does anyone know whether there is any additive effect or even synergistic effect if you are on both oral and nasal steroid inhalants? Like how great would the risk of glaucoma become, for example? Dr. Stempel: First off, I think you're talking about an article that appeared ... Full story

Relationship between asthma and reflux Paul: Is there a cause-and-effect relationship between asthma and reflux? Dr. Shapiro: Reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux, means acid coming up from the stomach, and in some people it causes constriction in the bronchial tubes. For some people that is a very important component of asthma, and for many people it's not. So it's an ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Lieberman, especially when it comes to asthma, what is the price, particularly in children, of not seeking treatment early enough? Are there long-term effects that could be prevented? Dr. Lieberman: You've just hit upon my very favorite topic. ... Full story