Asthma treatment

561. (RI) – June 12, 2008 Read the report on Singulair ASK THE PHARMACIST Read the report on Singulair Question: I usually start taking Singulair ® for my allergies around this time of year. Should I opt for something else since the recent reports of increased suicide with this drug? Answer: Singulair ® , or montelukast is a widely used medication for the treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis. Patients tend to prefer it because it is oral and not inhaled, like many asthma and allergy products. As you have ….. – May 15, 2008 Take charge, get help, stop suffering STOP ALLERGIES BEFORE THEY START Begin by preventing. Here are some tips from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, www. aafa. org. Shut down the dust: This works for mites and pollen, too. Dust surfaces and wash bedding often. When dusting, use a cloth instead of a feather duster, which just moves the surface dust into the air before it settles down again. Suck it up: Vacuum often, and make sure the air filter on your vacuum is cleaned frequently or replaced if need be. For added ….. (NC) – April 24, 2008 Asthma poses serious health problem for children H HENDERSONVILLE— Asthma is the leading serious chronic illness of children in the U. S. , and it is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children younger than 15, according to the American Lung Association. This week, Dr. Chona S. Reguyal with Western Carolina Medical Associates in Fletcher answers some frequently asked questions about asthma. Question: What are the warning signs of asthma in children? Answer: Difficulty breathing, fast or rapid breathing, …. Daily Vidette, The (Illinois State University) (IL) – April 7, 2008 Singulair could be linked to suicide (UWIRE) NORMAL, Ill. — The Food and Drug Administration and Merck & Co, Inc are evaluating the possibility of a link between the company’s popular drug, Singulair, and suicide. According to Susan Cruzan, an agency spokesperson, “the FDA is reviewing reports of behavior or mood changes, suicidal thoughts and behavior …. and reports of three suicides among the millions of patients who take the drug. “Merck, the manufacturer of the asthma ….. – March 29, 2008 National Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey set to assume command of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan WASHINGTON — One of the Army’s most Iraq- generals is taking charge, at least temporarily, of arguably the most important command in the U. S. military, with responsibility for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a ceremony Friday at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. , Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey is to assume command of U. S. Central Command from Navy Adm. William J. Fallon, who announced unexpectedly on ….. (CA) – March 28, 2008 Possible drug, suicide link probed, FDA looks into reports involving best-selling Singulair by Merck WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiousness, ….. (TX) – March 28, 2008 Suicides prompt review of allergy drug FDA starts an investigation into Merck’s Singulair WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said Thursday it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiousness, …. – March 28, 2008 0328 biz briefs. xml Moody’s reviewing Toll Bros. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HORSHAM – A major debt-rating agency said Thursday that it’s reviewing the credit rating of Toll Brothers Inc. for a possible downgrade. Moody’s Investors Service is placing all of Toll’s ratings under review, including certain senior unsecured debt that is one step away from junk status. It is also reviewing subordinated debt that currently carries a junk bond rating of Ba2 ….. . Chronicle Herald, The (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) – March 28, 2008 Possible link between Singulair, suicide probed WASHINGTON – U. S. and Canadian drug regulators are investigating the popular allergy medication Singulair in response to reports of mood changes, suicidal behaviour and suicide in patients. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is reviewing a handful of patient reports and has asked Singulair’s maker, Merck &Co. , to dig deeper into its data for more evidence of possible links to suicide. Meanwhile, “patients should not stop taking ….. Repository, The (Canton, OH) – March 27, 2008 FDA investigating possible link between Singulair, suicide, Allergy drug is Merck’s best seller WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration said today it is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiousness, depression ….