Question 1

does nasacort (triamcinolone) helps asthma?

Accepted Answer

Nasacort (triamcinolone): As the name implies nasacort (triamcinolone) is limited to symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Question 2

is nasacort (triamcinolone) also a asthma control medicine?

Accepted Answer

Nasacort (triamcinolone): No, nasacort (triamcinolone) is limited to symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Question 3

can i take nasacort (triamcinolone) with my albuterol inhaler ? i have seasonal allergies and seasonal asthma

Accepted Answer

Yes: The two meds work well together.

Question 4

is it okay to take nasacort (triamcinolone) allergy 24 hour with my flovent puff 110 mg (preventative for asthma)? i also take prilosec, famatodine and suboxone daily

Accepted Answer

Yes. Intranasal...: ...corticosteroids are very effective in treating nasal allergies and treating nasal allergies may help control asthma. However, because it's available OTC and it comes with some side effects, you should advise doctor that you're using it.   Best wishes.  Dr. Anne.

Question 5

can asthma be cured?

Accepted Answer

No: Very much treatable though.

Question 6

is asthma a disability?

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Can be: Asthma can be a disability depending on the severity of the asthma.

Question 7

how is asthma diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Lung testing.: Asthma involves inflammation, muscle spasm and mucus production in the airways. It is diagnosed by history, physical exam, and lung function testing. Patients often complain of chest tightness, wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath. It can occur in any age group, although it is the most common chronic illness in children.

Question 8

what is episodic asthma?

Accepted Answer

Airway inflammation: Simplistically, asthma is characterized by airway inflammation, and falls into the classification of allergic or atopic diseases.  In response to various "allergens", such as pollens, mold, dander, etc., the body creates an inflammatory response which leads to bronchoconstriction.  In some, this is chronic, in others, this can be occasional or "episodic."  therapy is generally straightforward.

Question 9

why is my asthma so bad?

Accepted Answer

Treat allergens.: Having normal, asthma symptom free days defines asthma control. Minimizing medication use, medication side effects and costs is also part of asthma control. Many asthma sufferers have allergy and/or sinus disease are part of their lives. Under or untreated sinus disease and allergy leads to worsening asthma control. A variety of avoidance measures, medications and even allergy injections help.

Question 10

what is nocturnal asthma?

Accepted Answer

Nighttime symptoms: If you think you have persistent asthma but don't have symptoms at night you probably don't have asthma. Except in its mildest forms asthma is almost always worse at night. Your body's own supply of corticosteroids & bronchodilators, both produced in the adrenal glands, reaches its daily low point at night resulting in increased inflammation in the breathing tubes. It's 2 am & you're coughing.

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