Asthma Medication Online
Asthma is caused by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. This chronic lung disease is characterized by periods of wheezing, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Roughly 25 million Americans suffer from asthma each year and that number is rising.
Asthma can be classified into two categories: allergic asthma and non-allergic asthma. Non-allergic asthma can occur later in life, and result from upper respiratory issues. Allergic asthma manifests itself when people encounter certain allergens.
In either case, asthma medications are available to control symptoms and let sufferers resume normal activities. Asthma sufferers can purchase asthma medication online to help manage their symptoms.
What causes asthma?
Non-allergic asthma typically occurs at a time of year when cold infections are common. Unlike allergic asthma, non-allergic asthma is not triggered by allergens. Instead, it is triggered by environmental factors such as exercise, cold or dry air, anxiety, hyperventilation, and stress.
When associated with colds infections, symptoms may include purulent nasal discharge, discoloration of the mucous membranes. If you have these symptoms, you may need to undergo medical examinations to determine the cause of your non-allergic asthma.
What causes allergic asthma?
Allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma and tends to be hereditary. Allergic asthma symptoms occur when the body encounters an allergen. Typical allergens include pollen, pet fur, dust mites, mold.
Symptoms of allergic asthma are commonly the same as non-allergic asthma. However, with allergic asthma your body is hypersensitive to the allergens that you are susceptible to. This means when your body encounters one of its triggers it produces antibodies, called immunoglobin, which prompt the body's defensive reaction, including swelling and inflammation.
Types of Asthma treatments
Asthma treatments come in two forms: prevention and long-term control. Each of these is important to stave off asthma attacks before they happen. Beyond recognizing and avoiding your triggers, asthma medications are available to keep symptoms under control, and stop them in their tracks.
Treatments for allergic asthma are typically in the form of nasal and decongestant sprays, or nasal steroid or antihistamines. In some cases, allergic asthma treatment can follow a similar method as non-allergic asthma treatment, including inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators.
There are several methods of administration of asthma medications, including inhaled steroids, oral steroids, and intravenous therapy. There are two types of treatments for asthma: Long-term control and quick-relief medicines.
Long-Term Control Asthma Medications
Long-term control asthma medications are used daily to help prevent symptoms from manifesting. Using long-term control medications reduce airway inflammation thereby reducing the risk of an asthma attack. Long-term control medications are not effective during an asthma attack.
There are several types of long-term control asthma medications. We will focus on inhaled steroids, combination medications, leukotriene modifiers, and mast cell modifiers, all of which are available online at Canada Pharmacy.
Inhaled steroids, also known as inhaled corticosteroids, are the most common, and effective method of combatting asthma symptoms. Daily use of this medication reduces swelling in the airways, and improves lung function. Additionally, prolonged use of inhaled steroids has been shown to decrease the instances of hospitalization as well as the need to take oral steroids.
Combination inhalers provide users with a combination of two medications, a corticosteroid and a bronchodilator (usually long-acting beta agonist) to provide relief of asthma symptoms. These medications provide twofold asthma treatment. The corticosteroid reduces inflammation in the airways while the bronchodilator opens your airways.
Like other long-term control asthma treatments, leukotriene modifiers reduce swelling of the airways. Additionally, they relax the muscles around the airways to improve asthma symptoms and lung function. Leukotriene modifiers are available in both pill and liquid formats.
Mast cell stabilizers, like cromolyn nebules, are only used in extreme cases. Mast cells can play a role in initiating the body's allergic response. Through the release of histamines, leukotrienes, cytokines chemokines, and neutral proteases, mast cells contribute to the inflammatory response of the airway.
Each of these asthma treatments are available with a prescription at Canada Pharmacy.
12 Long-Term Control Asthma Medications Available at Canada Pharmacy
Quick-relief Asthma Medications
Quick-relief asthma medications are effective at stopping asthma symptoms, but do not control the inflammation in your airway. These medications work in minutes to provide quick-relief of acute asthma symptoms. You should talk to your doctor if you are using more than one metered-dose inhaler per month. Excessive use of quick-relief asthma medication could be an indicator that your asthma is not properly controlled, and you may need to increase your long-term control medications.
These prescriptions are available through Canada Pharmacy.
4 Quick-relief Asthma treatments
Short-acting Beta-agonist
Where to buy asthma medications
Whether you have allergic asthma or non-allergic asthma, living with asthma can be managed with the right medications and environmental controls. Canada Pharmacy offers a selection of long-term control asthma medications and quick-relief asthma treatments.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
