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2. Antileukotriene - Wikipedia

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   An antileukotriene, also known as leukotriene modifier and leukotriene receptor antagonist, is a medication which functions as a leukotriene-related enzyme inhibitor (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) or leukotriene receptor antagonist (cysteinyl leukotriene receptors) and consequently opposes the function of these inflammatory mediators; leukotrienes are produced by the immune system and serve to ...

3. Zafirlukast - Wikipedia

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   Zafirlukast is an orally administered leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) used for the chronic treatment of asthma. While zafirlukast is generally well tolerated, headaches and stomach upset often occur. Some rare side effects can occur, which can be life-threatening, such as liver failure.

4. Montelukast - Wikipedia

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   Montelukast, sold under the brand name Singulair among others, is a medication used in the maintenance treatment of asthma. [6] It is generally less preferred for this use than inhaled corticosteroids. [6] It is not useful for acute asthma attacks. [6] Other uses include allergic rhinitis and hives of long duration. [6]

5. Nearly 1 in 10 Americans have asthma. Here's what causes it.

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   Asthma is one of the most common lung diseases in the world, affecting some 262 million people worldwide and causing more than 450,000 deaths annually, per the World Health Organization.While ...

6. Here's What An Asthma Attack Actually Feels Like ... - AOL

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   An asthma attack can also feel a little like a panic attack in some situations. “But asthma can also cause anxiety, so they can double up on each other,” says Dr. Mustafa.

7. Long-acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist - Wikipedia

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   The proposed mechanism is that while LABAs relieve asthma symptoms, they can also promote bronchial inflammation and sensitivity without warning. [23] On February 18, 2011, the FDA issued a safety alert for long-acting β agonists. [24]

8. What is an asthma spacer device and how do you use it? - AOL

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   An asthma inhaler works most effectively if you deliver your medication slowly, so this is where a spacer device can be useful to help you achieve this goal. Many people using metered dose ...

9. Anti-asthmatic agent - Wikipedia

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   An anti-asthmatic agent, also known as an anti-asthma drug, refers to a drug that can aid in airway smooth muscle dilation to allow normal breathing during an asthma attack or reduce inflammation on the airway to decrease airway resistance for asthmatic patients, or both. The goal of asthmatic agents is to reduce asthma exacerbation frequencies ...