Re: just released

[Guest guest]

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> Here is a new article about asthma and advair and other inhalers just

released. Thought you needed to know. It is always something, isn't it?

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> http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-02-18-asthma-inhalers_N.htm?csp=hf

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> Jan

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I will ask my doctor and get his take on this this next time I get my xolair.

Doug

[Guest guest]

thanks for the update

my asthma dr in NY said it's old news. He reminded me we had this convo several

years ago, the issue is just resurfacing.

Resurfacing or not, it's good to put the info out there to inform people.

Thank you for sending the link.

That being said, I also got this in my email this AM, same topic

http://www.everydayhealth.com/fda/fda-urges-safe-use-of-asthma-meds.aspx?xid=nl_\

EverydayHealthAsthmaandAllergies_20100221

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> Here is a new article about asthma and advair and other inhalers just

released. Thought you needed to know. It is always something, isn't it?

>

> http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-02-18-asthma-inhalers_N.htm?csp=hf

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> Jan

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[Guest guest]

Er, is it me, or is this NOT new information. It's just that the FDA is finally

taking a firmer hand.

LABAs have been controversial for a long time. My understanding for some time is

that they should not be used without the accompanying inhaled corticosteroid.

Regardless, anyone of us who is on a LABA should make sure to discuss this

information with his or her prescribing physician.

Addy

Group Co-owner

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> Here is a new article about asthma and advair and other inhalers just

released. Thought you needed to know. It is always something, isn't it?

>

> http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-02-18-asthma-inhalers_N.htm?csp=hf

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> Jan

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