Salmeterol News
Advair Reduces Exacerbations In COPD Patients
The use of Advair Diskus 250/50 (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) demonstrated a 30% reduction in exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have a history of...
Testing a lower steroid dose for asthmatic kids
The question: Having children inhale corticosteroids -- considered one of the most effective asthma medications -- leaves some parents worried about side effects that can include restricted growth. Might lower doses of the...
Inhalers Beat Pill for Asthma
Daily treatment with an inhaled steroid is the best way to keep kids with asthma breathing easy.
Combination Therapy Reduces COPD Exacerbations
Therapy with inhaled corticosteroids plus a long-acting bronchodilator appears to significantly improve exacerbations and other outcomes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to researchers here.
ACAAI: Servent Plus Inhaled Steroid Said to Reduce Asthma Exacerbations
Adding the long-acting beta2-agonist Serevent (salmeterol) to an inhaled corticosteroid reduces the rate of asthma exacerbations and asthma-related hospitalizations, said researchers here.