Article by Juliet Cohen
Asthma Care Tips
1.Leukotriene modifiers (montelukast, zafirlukast, and zileuton), which used either alone to treat mild persistent asthma.
2nd. Cromolyn and nedocromil which is used to treat mild persistent asthma.
3. Theophylline, used either alone to treat mild persistent asthma or together with inhaled corticosteroids in treating persistent asthma is.
4. Long-term use of corticosteroids can have many side effects including fat redistribution, increased appetite, blood glucose problems and weight loss.
5. Deposition of steroids in the mouth can cause hoarseness or oral thrush (due to decreased immunity).
6. Leukotriene modifiers (montelukast, zafirlukast, pranlukast, and zileuton).
7. Mast cell stabilizers (cromoglicate (cromolyn) and nedocromil).
8. Antimuscarinics / anticholinergic (ipratropium, oxitropium, and tiotropium), which has the effect of mixed relief and prevention.
9. Methylxanthines (theophylline and aminophylline), which are sometimes considered if sufficient control cannot be achieved with inhaled glucocorticoid and long-acting ß-agonists alone.
10. Antihistamines often used to treat allergic symptoms that may underlie inflammation.
11. Methotrexate is sometimes used in some hard-to-treat patients.
12. Guaifenesin, an expectorant available over the counter, may have little impact in managing the thick bronchial mucus.