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What’s the difference between asthma and bronchitis?

The Checkup by Singlecare

You’re coughing, wheezing, and feeling short of breath, but are your symptoms caused by asthma or bronchitis? Both conditions are relatively common. Asthma affects more than 27 million Americans and is the leading cause of chronic disease in children. Yes, you can have asthma and bronchitis at the same time.

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Why is asthma worse at night?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Nocturnal asthma” is when you experience a flare-up of asthma symptoms overnight. It can lead to a loss of crucial shuteye and exacerbate daytime asthma. Much like daytime asthma, common symptoms of nocturnal asthma include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.

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Is there a pill to treat asthma?

The Checkup by Singlecare

During an asthma attack, it can feel like you can’t get enough air into your lungs. Asthma can be scary, but it’s far from uncommon. Asthma can be scary, but it’s far from uncommon. This chronic condition affects 1 in 12 people in the United States, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

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Can allergies make you cough?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ragweed is the most common allergy culprit, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. What’s more, allergies can worsen asthma symptoms in individuals with the condition. Allergies, asthma, and eczema often occur together and can be triggered by common allergens. Do allergies make you cough?

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Inhaled Fluticasone and CYP3A4 Interactions

Med Ed 101

Fluticasone is one of the most commonly used inhaled corticosteroids for the management of asthma and other respiratory conditions. I’ve encountered drug interactions frequently with fluticasone because it is metabolized by CYP3A4. I’ve seen this interaction flagged on many drug interaction programs.

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In a year it was supposed to flare, polio-like syndrome in kids doesn’t, adding to mystery

STAT

Physicians who treat children who develop a strange polio-like syndrome known as acute flaccid myelitis had been steeling themselves this fall for an onslaught of cases of the irreversible condition, which appears to be triggered by infection with an enterovirus known as EV-D68.

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Consensus statement on climate change and respiratory health issued by European Respiratory Society

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Guidance on how global warming can be addressed in clinical practice has been outlined by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) in its latest consensus statement on climate change and respiratory health. We also need to explain the risks to our patients so they can protect themselves from adverse effects of climate change.‘

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