Used for quick relief of an asthma attack already in progress, it opens the airway. For children with mild asthma, inhaled bronchodilators may be the only medication they will need. Their beneficial effects occur gradually over weeks and months of consistent use. Different from inhalers, this medication is available in slow release tablets or capsules that are effective for 8-24 hours. While good for night-time asthma the side effects like, fast heart rate, nausea, stomach cramps, and headaches can be a problem and should be brought to the attention of your child's doctor.
Corticosteroids are very effective in the control of allergies, asthma and many other diseases.
Unfortunately they can cause serious side effects and their use is limited to severe episodes or chronic severe asthma uncontrolled by one of the other three types of medication. Discuss any questions with your child's physician or healthcare provider. You are visitor number to this page since Jan 12, 1999.