Asthma Attack Treatment
It is important to have a good asthma attack treatment medicine in placed to counteract asthma symptoms. When an asthma sufferer breathes in an allergen, for instance pollen, chemicals called ‘leukotrienes’ are released in the body which causes swelling of the lungs and high amount of mucus production in the airways. The muscular lining of the airways begin to contract making it difficult for the air to move in and out of the lungs, giving rise to the state of ‘breathlessness’. Singulair is a leukotriene inhibitor; the medicine contains an active ingredient called ‘montelukast’ which blocks the action of leukotrienes. As a result, it prevents excess mucus production, narrowing of the airways and controls asthma attacks effectively.
A preferred medicine by doctors for asthma attack treatment, Singulair, the prescription medication is FDA approved and can control asthma attack symptoms in adults as well children who are 12 months and older. It can also prevent asthma in people who get it due to exercise or intense physical activity. The medicine is also used to treat hay fever symptoms which are caused due to nasal blockage due to inhaling allergens like pollen. Doctors prescribe Singulair for people whose asthma cannot be controlled by regular corticosteroids and beta agonist relievers like salbutamol. It is prescribed in addition to these medicines. The individual who is suffering from asthma should take Singulair regularly and continue taking it even after the symptoms are brought under control. However, Singulair may not be useful if you are already having an asthma attack. For treating or managing asthma at such a short notice, you have to take fast acting inhaler that has salbutamol or terbutaline. Singulair should not be treated as a substitute for corticosteroids.
When you take asthma attack treatment, you should let the doctor know beforehand if you are taking any form of existing medication including herbal medicines. People who are allergic to drugs like aspirin may need a dose adjustment or additional tests so that the doctor can ascertain if Singulair could be safely administered.