Asthma

The common practice of prescribing proton pump inhibitors to children with asthma appears to be without basis, according to the results of a study.

The country's largest association of medical doctors has come out against expanding the role of pharmacists in prescribing medications.

Asthma cannot be cured, but medications are available to manage it, and pharmacists can help patients identify and control their symptoms.

As parents foot more of the bill for their children's asthma medications, use of the medications decreases, a new study suggests.

A study found that participants with asthma had fewer reactions during food challenge tests than those without the condition.

Children with higher body mass indices need higher medication doses to control asthma attacks, a study finds.

Children given corticosteroids for asthma attacks soon after arriving at an emergency room have lower hospital admission rates and shorter treatment lengths.

Dana Goldman, PhD discusses the results of a Journal of the American Medical Association study analyzing the effects of cost increases in children's asthma medication.

Safety concerns loom as the FDA considers making prescription drugs available OTC for conditions including hyperlipidemia, hypertension, migraine, and asthma.

As of the end of 2011, the only OTC asthma inhaler was removed from shelves due to its damaging effect on the environment.

From taking antihistamines before leaving the house to avoiding fireplaces, experts offer tips to ensure that allergies and asthma don't ruin the holidays.

More children are relying on long-term controller medications to keep asthma in check, a new report finds.

Pharmacists can keep up-to-date on a new requirement in California to provide proof of a Tdap booster for middle and high school students, as well as new studies on the obesity epidemic, asthma care, teen vaccination rates, autism research, and teen prgnancy.

Utilizing a properly executed medication therapy management program will promote increased adherence to treatment among with patients with asthma.