Asthma Center Know Your Asthma Triggers Knowing your asthma triggers is the first step in avoiding them. Understanding Cold-Induced Asthma When the weather gets cold, a lot of people who have asthma notice that their symptoms get worse. Why does this happen, and how can you avoid it? It's Official: Asthma Rx Gets Strongest Warning The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the strongest possible warning for a common asthma medication. Generic Proventil HFA Gets Green Light The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic version of a common asthma inhaler. Common Asthma Rx Gets Stronger Warning The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring a stronger warning for a common asthma medication. Generic ProAir HFA Gets Green Light The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic version of a common asthma inhaler. Asthma Rx Approved for Home Use An asthma medication that once could only be given at a doctor's office can now be given at home. Is Asthma Holding You Back? In the United States, an estimated 15.4 million people are treated for asthma each year. This places an enormous burden on both individual patients and the US economy. First Generic Advair Diskus Gets Green Light The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic Advair Diskus to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). OTC Asthma Inhaler Gets Green Light The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the only asthma inhaler available over the counter (OTC) in the United States. Despite Decline, Asthma Attacks Still a Concern in Kids Although asthma attacks have declined among children in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there is still work to be done. FDA Removes Warning for Some Inhalers The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed a strong warning for some combination inhalers. New Rx Approved for Rare Autoimmune Disease The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to treat a rare condition that causes inflammation in the wall of the body's blood vessels. Symbicort Gets OK for Kids with Asthma The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for children with asthma. The Link Between Asthma and Obesity Children with asthma may be more likely to become obese, according to a new study. Keeping Asthma in Check Getting flu vaccinations and having asthma medications on hand at school may help keep kids with asthma healthy, according to two new studies. Identifying Tough-to-Control Asthma How difficult asthma is to control varies case by case. But new research may help one predict the tough cases. How Late-Onset Asthma Might Affect Your Heart Adults who develop late-onset asthma may face a raised risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study found. Childhood Asthma Now, COPD Later Childhood asthma with reduced growth of lung function may be tied to a raised risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in early adulthood, a new study found. New Severe Asthma Rx Gets Green Light The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cinqair (reslizumab) to manage severe asthma. More Asthma Asthma is a chronic lung disease that that affects your airways, which are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breat... Read More More about Asthma Symptoms Diagnosis Treatments Causes Living With Related Conditions: AsthmaAutism Spectrum DisordersAcid Reflux Find a Pharmacy Health News Medications Conditions RxCoupons Mobile App Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Services Franchise About © 2020 Digital Pharmacist Inc.