Prescriber's Letter

Article: whether inhaled corticosteroids inhibit growth in kids or increase fracture risk in seniors October 2012

Article: The new OTC bronchodilator Asthmanefrin (racepinephrine) will be promoted as an alternative to Primatene Mist (epinephrine) October 2012

Commentary: Asthmanefrin Inhalation Solution October 2012

Commentary: The Effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids on Growth and Fractures October 2012

Article: You'll finally see Primatene Mist (epinephrine) disappear and the new Combivent Respimat appear November 2011

Other: FDA Podcast: Withdrawal of Primatene Mist (April 2011) November 2011

Commentary: Market Withdrawal of Primatene Mist (Epinephrine) Inhalers November 2011

Article: Singulair is "as good as" inhaled corticosteroids or long-acting beta-agonists for asthma July 2011

Commentary: Leukotriene Antagonists: A New Role in Asthma? July 2011

Article: inhaled corticosteroids PRN for children with MILD persistent asthma May 2011

Article: systemic corticosteroids can cause adverse CNS effects May 2011

Commentary: Corticosteroid-Induced Psychiatric Effects May 2011

Article: Spiriva (TIOtropium) used in some adults with asthma November 2010

Guideline: Canadian Thoracic Society Asthma Management Continuum – 2010 Consensus Summary for Children Six Years of Age and Over, and Adults November 2010

Commentary: Tiotropium (Spiriva) for Asthma November 2010