Lungs Articles A-Z
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Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism
Certain types of chest pain and unexplained shortness of breath are common symptoms of pulmonary embolism. This eMedTV article includes a detailed list of possible pulmonary embolism symptoms and signs, as well as symptoms of deep vein thrombosis.
Tiotropium is commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Regular use, as this eMedTV page explains, helps keep airways open and prevent spasms. The drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information are also discussed.
Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation Powder
Tiotropium dosing guidelines call for one capsule to be inhaled once a day. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at how and when to take the medication to ensure the best results possible. The standard tiotropium dose is also described.
A healthcare provider may prescribe the triamcinolone inhaler to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the prescription drug, explaining how the drug works to prevent asthma attacks and listing potential side effects.
As this eMedTV article explains, the suggested dose of the triamcinolone inhaler for adults and adolescents is two inhalations three to four times daily, or four inhalations twice daily. This page also explains how to take the medication.
What Are Beclomethasone Inhalers Used For?
Beclomethasone inhalers are used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. As this eMedTV Web page explains, beclomethasone inhalers can also be used "off-label" for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What Are Mometasone Inhalers Used For?
What are mometasone inhalers used for? Mometasone inhalers are prescribed to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV Web page explains how mometasone inhalers work to reduce inflammation in the airways and describes the use of the inhalers in children.
What Are Triamcinolone Inhalers Used For?
What are triamcinolone inhalers used for? As this eMedTV page explains, triamcinolone inhalers are used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least six years old. This page also covers an off-label use of triamcinolone inhalers.
What Is Arformoterol Tartrate Used For?
Arformoterol tartrate is used for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works to prevent airway spasms and explores possible off-label arformoterol tartrate uses.
What Is Budesonide and Formoterol Used For?
What is budesonide and formoterol used for? As this article from the eMedTV site explains, budesonide and formoterol is a combination drug that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children over the age of 12.
What Is Dornase Alfa Used For?
Dornase alfa uses pertain to the improvement of lung function in people with cystic fibrosis. This eMedTV Web page describes in detail what dornase alfa is used for, its effects, its use in children, and possible off-label uses for the drug.
What Is Formoterol Solution Used For?
As this part of the eMedTV archives explains, formoterol solution uses include treating the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. This page also discusses an off-label formoterol solution use for treating asthma.
What Is Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler Used For?
As this eMedTV page explains, the ipratropium and albuterol inhaler is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults. This page describes how the inhaler works and discusses possible "off-label" ipratropium and albuterol inhaler uses.
What Is Ipratropium and Albuterol Solution Used For?
Ipratropium and albuterol solution is approved for the treatment of breathing problems due to COPD. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at ipratropium and albuterol solution uses, including its "off-label" use to treat asthma.
What Is Ipratropium HFA Inhaler Used For?
Ipratropium HFA inhaler uses are mainly for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This eMedTV segment discusses how the ipratropium HFA inhaler works and also lists possible "off-label" uses and uses in children.
Omalizumab can be prescribed for people who have allergic asthma and who are at least 12 years old. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and takes an in-depth look at omalizumab uses, including possible "off-label" uses of the drug.
Tiotropium, a type of bronchodilator, is often prescribed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This eMedTV resource discusses what tiotropium is used for, describing how the drug works, off-label uses, and whether it is given to children.
Zileuton CR is a long-acting medication that is used to prevent asthma attacks. This portion of the eMedTV library further discusses zileuton CR uses, including its use in children and possible off-label uses of the medication.
What is zileuton used for? As this eMedTV Web page explains, the drug is used for the prevention of asthma attacks in adults and children over the age of 12. Occasionally, it can also be used in an "off-label" fashion to treat allergies.
Zyban is often prescribed to help people with smoking cessation. This page of the eMedTV archives offers a brief discussion on the drug and includes a link to more detailed information. Ziban is a common misspelling of Zyban.
Zileuton is a prescription medicine that is used for preventing asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV article further describes the drug, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.
