Asthma Inhalers Central

A recent Reuters article suggests that inhalers should not be used to alter the course of asthma in infants and young children.

Come to think about it, my first use of an asthma inhaler came when I was about eight years old (or at least, that’s what I remember); my pediatrician advised other forms of treatment when the illness surfaced years earlier.

However, when I would really have a serious asthma attack, they would me let me use the nebulizer, or in worse cases, bring me straight to the hospital. It’s my good fortune that three satisfactory medical facilities are near our house.

Back to the Reuters article, one line there should alert parents of asthmatic children:

Concerns about inhaled steroids emerged after some studies found that the drugs slowed physical growth.

It is wise to remember that inhalers are not the be-all and end-all solution for asthma. In my case, inhalers just served as relief medication in times of attacks.