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Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat

TUESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that young asthma patients who use drugs known as inhaled anticholinergics -- such as ipratropium [Atrovent] -- could be more likely than others to suffer from potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat.

Dynamic Air Quality Solutions Supports Asthma Awareness Month

PRINCETON, NJ-- - As Asthma Awareness Month shifts into full gear, the program aims to raise awareness of the life-threatening respiratory illness that affects nearly 26 million Americans. Although pollution ...

Do certain asthma inhalers increase risk of irregular heartbeat?

New research is raising concerns that certain asthma medications – known as inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) – may be associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among children and young adults

Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults

Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The medications are commonly used to help control asthma flare-ups, and recent studies have shown that they may be an effective treatment option for routine ...

Asthma Awareness Month event focuses on clean air legislation

Children with asthma are frequent visitors to hospitals and can become severely ill and even die from complications of the disease.