A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narrow the airways, creating breathing difficulties that may range from mild to life-threatening.
A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narrow the airways, creating breathing difficulties that may range from mild to life-threatening.
A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narrow the airways, creating breathing difficulties that may range from mild to life-threatening. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness.
The types and doses of asthma medications you need depend on your age, your symptoms, the severity of your asthma and medication side effects. Because your asthma can change over time, a Pharmacist from Allure will work closely with your doctor to track your symptoms and adjust your asthma medications, as needed.
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Long-term asthma control medications | Taken regularly to control chronic symptoms and prevent asthma attacks — the most important type of treatment for most people with asthma |
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Quick-relief medications (rescue medications) | aken as needed for rapid, short-term relief of symptoms — used to prevent or treat an asthma attack |
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Medications for allergy-induced asthma | Taken regularly or as needed to reduce your body’s sensitivity to a particular allergy-causing substance (allergen) |
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible.
The most essential step in any treatment plan for COPD is to stop all smoking. It’s the only way to keep COPD from getting worse — which can eventually reduce your ability to breathe. Talk to an Allure Pharmacist about nicotine replacement products and medications that might help, as well as how to handle relapses.