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Anxious That Asthma Medicine Flovent is Being Recalled? Cheer Up, Better Substitutes Are Available

Anxious That Asthma Medicine Flovent is Being Recalled? Cheer Up, Better Substitutes Are Readily Available According to the FDA, drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has notified them of the upcoming discontinuation of their brands Flovent HFA (fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol) and Flovent Diskus (fluticasone propionate inhalation powder) on June 12, 2023. Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus […]

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Breathe Better: Managing Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) In Kids

Breathe Better: Managing Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) in Kids Exercise is a significant trigger for asthma. Initially, all exercise-related breathing issues were classified as exercise-induced asthma (EIA), including temporary bronchoconstriction. EIA worsens existing asthma. Later, the term exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) was introduced to differentiate patients without a history of asthma, who experience bronchospasm only during exercise.

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Risks of Altitude Sickness in Children: Symptoms to look out for

Risks of Altitude Sickness in Children Every year, many families travel from lower to higher altitudes for various reasons, including work, religious trips, or fun activities like trekking or skiing. While most trips proceed without incident, some children may experience symptoms related to altitude sickness due to the change in altitude. What is Altitude Sickness?

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