the differences among inhalers used for asthma and COPD

February 2014

New inhaler devices (Ellipta, Pressair, etc) will put a new focus on the differences among inhalers used for asthma and COPD.

Using the wrong inhaler...or the right inhaler the wrong way...can lead to worsening breathing problems.

Metered-dose inhalers or "MDIs" (ProAir, QVAR, etc) use a propellant to help carry drug into the lungs.

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Table of Contents

Inhalers the differences among inhalers used for asthma and COPD
GERD The new drug esomeprazole strontium will cause confusion
Hypertension whether it's now okay to have HIGHER blood pressure
NSAIDs A new version of oral diclofenac for pain called Zorvolex (ZOR-voh-lex) will hit the market
Allergic Reactions fewer alerts when Celebrex (celecoxib) is given to patients with a "sulfa" or sulfonamide allergy
Chronic Pain changes in the meds used to treat chronic back pain
Antibacterials whether "antibacterial" soaps and washes are safe and effective
Alzheimer's Disease taking high doses of vitamin E to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease
Hepatitis C big changes in chronic hepatitis C therapy with two new oral antivirals, Olysio (simeprevir) and Sovaldi (sofosbuvir)
Vaccines using vaccines in patients with weak immune systems
Effervescent Products Many patients don't realize how much sodium is in some effervescent tablets...Airborne, Alka-Seltzer, Binosto, etc