Dr. Stephen Wasserman answers the question: 'What Is A Rescue Medicine?' — -- Question: What is a rescue medicine and when is it used for asthma? Answer: A rescue medicine is a medicine used in ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Michael Wechsler, MD: Hi. I’m Dr Mike Wechsler and welcome to Medscape’s InDiscussion series on moderate to severe asthma. This is episode one of the first ...

An anti-inflammation injectable drug called dupilumab can reduce mucus buildup and improve breathing among asthma patients, a ...

Q. My 3-year-old son has asthma and has to use a nebulizer, a tabletop unit with tubing that involves securing a mask over his mouth and nose. It takes about 15 minutes to administer a dose of ...

A shortage of a liquid dosage of the asthma medication albuterol used in hospitals is set to worsen after the recent bankruptcy of its manufacturer, Akorn Pharmaceuticals, the Food and Drug ...

STANFORD -- A new study finds that the asthma medication Xolair may substantially reduce severe allergic reactions in people who have multiple food allergies and are accidentally exposed to those ...

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has issued a warning about a concerning new social media trend in which people are breathing in hydrogen peroxide through nebulizers to treat or ...