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Asthma updates: FDA mulls pregnancy registry

FDA thinks its important for the health of both a pregnant mother and her fetus to learn about a drug?s adverse effects: but is it?

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ASTHMA: An Update on Management

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States and it is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and expense. The disease can substantially interfere with an individual's daily activities and is responsible for missed school and work, clinic and emergency department visits, and almost a half-million hospitalizations each year.

ASTHMA: An Update on Management

Objectives: At the completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. State the current definition of asthma and the role of inflammation in this disease process. 2. List patient factors that support the diagnosis of asthma. 3. Describe the classification of asthma and the pharmacologic management for each category. ...more...

Nebulized albuterol versus levalbuterol in pediatric and adult patients: A review

This article reviews the similarities and differences between albuterol (ALB) and levalbuterol (LEV) to provide P&T committees a concise summary of the available literature regarding efficacy, side effects, and cost of these agents.

Government-mandated inhaler switch goes into effect January 1, 2009

Pharmacists need to get ready now to help patients make the government-mandated switch from toxic CFC-driven MDIs to environmentally friendly HFA inhalers.

Common pediatric allergy-related disorders

An overview of disorders related to allergic symptoms in the pediatric patient, such as rhinitis, otitis media, asthma, and atopic dermatitis, as well as guidence regarding when to refer to an allergist.