While the focus of this discussion is on “rescue” or “quick-relief” asthma medications, keep in mind that another part of asthma treatment, “long-term control” medications, have an important place in the management of asthma. Taking controller medications regularly, according to one's asthma management plan, should reduce the frequency of asthma flare-ups and consequently reduce the need for rescue medications.
About 50 million Americans or 20% of the population suffer from an allergic disease called allergic rhinitis, often referred to as “hay fever.” Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disease that causes nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, ear pressure, postnasal drip, nasal itching, and puffy red, itchy, watery eyes. Allergic rhinitis is not life-threatening but often has a significant impact on a person's quality of life.
Today's patients have access to more health care information than ever before. Non-traditional sources of information, namely the Internet and direct-to-consumer advertising, are quickly becoming the norm by which patients learn about their medical conditions and treatment options. At the same time, direct communication between physicians and patients has become more limited, due to the managed care-mandated time constraints on office visits.
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