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$9 Asthma Inhaler

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:32 +0000

According to the Walmart� Pharmacy Website for their $4 prescription plan, Walmart has a HFA albuterol inhaler for sale for $9. This would be a significant cost reduction compared to currently available rescue inhalers since the CFC to HFA transition.

Have you tried to access this reduced cost inhaler?

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$9 Asthma Inhaler originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 13:22:32.

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Controlling Your Asthma

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:12 +0000

Asthma can be very complicated and, at times, difficult to control. Whicj of the following measures do you use to help control your asthma?

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Controlling Your Asthma originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 06:00:12.

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Icagen Stops Development of Oral Asthma Medication

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:18 +0000

Icagen, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of drugs that can be taken orally, has announced that it will stop development of its novel, oral asthma medication senicapoc after a clinical trial failed to deliver anticipated benefits.

Senicapoc initally demonstrated promise in animal studies where it was effective in treating the late phase of asthma. Seth V. Hetherington, M.D., SVP of Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs of Icagen discussed the results of the senicapoc clinical trials stating in a press release stating that "we completed two small, cost-effective, proof-of-concept clinical studies testing the potential of senicapoc in the treatment of asthma. While we were encouraged by the results in our first study of allergic asthma, we were disappointed by the lack of effects in this second study of exercise-induced asthma."

An oral asthma medication in addition to currently available leukotriene modifers like Singulair, theophyillne, and oral steroids would be welcome by both patients and parents due to ease of administration compared to inhalers. What do you think?

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Icagen Stops Development of Oral Asthma Medication originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 06:00:18.

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Non-Compliance Despite Having Poor Asthma Control

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:09 +0000

More than 1 in 3 patients referred to a specialty asthma clinic for poorly controlled asthma did not fill inhaled steroid prescriptions appropriately more than 50% of the time according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Interestingly, none of the patients were suspected by the doctors as non-compliant prior to their referral and none of the patients admitted non-compliance as the reason for their poorly controlled asthma. Non-compliance was discovered in reviewing pharmacy records in a single payer system of health care.

Medication compliance is not a one size fits all problem. Some patients have concerns about side effects and other patients have difficulties in obtaining medications. What is painfully clear from this study is that many asthmatics, even ones with really poorly controlled asthma, are not doing a good job of taking medications that are known to be beneficial.

What do you think? Why do poorly controlled asthmatics have a hard time being compliant? What do you think we can do better? Leave a comment and let the asthma community know what you think.

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Non-Compliance Despite Having Poor Asthma Control originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 06:00:09.

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Halloween & Asthma

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:19 +0000

According to the the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), food allergy patients are not the only ones who need to be mindful at Halloween. While it makes sense parents of food allergy patients need to be mindful of treats this weekend, holidays like Halloween may worsen your child's asthma. The AAAAI offers these suggestions in a press release to help keep your child's asthma under control:

Watch out for costumes- If you have stored costumes in an attic or closet be mindful of dust and molds. Make sure to throughly clean before using.
Don't let your kids enter homes while trick or treating- Unknown pets or smoke may trigger asthma.
Weather- If weather is one of your child's triggers, make sure to carefully check out the forecast and dress appropriately.
If your child is sick- While it may not be a popular decision, not trick or treating may be the best thing if your child is sick this Halloween.
Be prepared- Make sure you trick or treat with an asthma inhaler in case your child's asthma does worsen this Halloween.

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Halloween & Asthma originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 06:00:19.

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Alternative Medicine & Asthma

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:07 +0000

Increasingly asthmatics are trying alternative asthma treatments. Have you ever tried one of these treatments?

Why not go to our forum and give us your experience with alternative asthma treatments.

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Alternative Medicine & Asthma originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 06:00:07.

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Asthma & H1N1 Hospitalizations

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:32 +0000

According to a press release from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, data released from the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 26% of 1400 adults hospitalized for the H1N1 swine flu were asthma patients. As a result, a soon to be published article in the The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology will recommend that all patients with asthma who either have the flu or are suspected of having the flu should be considered for antiviral treatments like TamiFlu.

With the increased risk of pneumonia and other complications among asthmatic patients contracting the flu, it is important to learn as much as you can to prevent flu.

Learn More

3 Steps to Prevent Flu
Why Do I Need a Flu Vaccine?
Flu Vaccine Myths

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Asthma & H1N1 Hospitalizations originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 06:00:32.

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What Type Of Doctor Treats Your Asthma?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:03 +0000

A number of different doctors can treat asthma. What kind of doctor do you see?

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What Type Of Doctor Treats Your Asthma? originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 06:00:03.

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Are You Having Trouble Finding a Flu Shot?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:27 +0000

With it difficult to get into your doctor's office or maybe you just don't want to sit in a waiting room with people with coughs and colds, you may not know where else you can get your flu vaccine.

The Flu Shot Finder from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America can help you find a convenient time and place to quickly get your flu shot.

Learn More About Flu & Asthma

Do I Need the Flu Shot If I Have Asthma

Flu Shot or Flu Mist

How Active Is Flu In Your Area?

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Are You Having Trouble Finding a Flu Shot? originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 06:00:27.

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Fall Allergy Capitals Released

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Is your runny nose, sneezing and itchy-watery eyes making your asthma worse? While you can never escape allergy symptoms, some places are worse than others.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its list of the 5 most challenging cities to live in due to allergies. The top 5 include:

McAllen, TX
Wichita, KS
Louisville, KY
Oklahoma City, OK
Jackson, MS

What do you think about the allergies where you live?

Learn More About Seasonal Allergies & Asthma

Hay Fever and Asthma- Does Hay Fever Sneezing Lead to Wheezing?

Hay Fever Treatment and Asthma- What Options Are Available?

Fall Allergy Capitals Released originally appeared on About.com Asthma on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 06:00:00.

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