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Asthma Inhalers

Hydrofluoroalkane inhalers (HFAs). Formerly called metered dose inhalers (MDIs), HFAs give the drug through a small, handheld aerosol canister. You...

Asthma Treatment: Steroids and Other Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Some improvement in asthma symptoms can be seen in 1 to 3 weeks after starting inhaled steroids, with the best results seen after 3 months of daily...

Allergies and Asthma

Asthma attacks (worsening of asthma symptoms) can be triggered by allergies, which can temporarily increase the inflammation of the airways in a su...

Allergic Asthma

The same allergens that give some people sneezing fits and watery eyes can cause an asthma attack in others. If you have allergic asthma, your airw...

Bronchodilators (Rescue Inhalers): Short-Acting and Long-Acting Types

Bronchodilators are medications that relax muscle bands that tighten around your airways. These bronchodilators relieve acute asthma symptoms or at...

Stage Fright (Performance Anxiety)

Simply put, stress and anxiety about performing in front of people causes performance anxiety. You may benefit from more intensive therapy, such as...

Panic Attack Symptoms

When the attacks happen repeatedly and you worry about having more episodes, you may have panic disorder.

Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks

Panic disorder is when you’ve had at least two panic attacks (you feel terrified and overwhelmed, even though you’re not in any danger) and constan...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder (or GAD) is marked by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events for no obvious reason. If yo...

Treatment & Care

Medication is useful for alleviating the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder and is often prescribed in conjunction with other therapies.

Anxiety Disorders

The main symptom of anxiety disorders is excessive fear or worry. Your specific symptoms depend on the type of anxiety disorder you have. It’s impo...

Anxiety and Panic

If you have anxiety or were recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, consider asking your doctor these questions at your next visit. Anxiety Di...