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Spiriva HandiHaler Not Linked to Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack, Death: FDA
The FDA has concluded their investigation into potential side effects of Spiriva HandiHaler, and the agency indicates that they did not find a link between the chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) inhaler and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or death.
Advair Ineffective in Some Children with Gene Variant: Study
British researchers have found that perhaps as many as 10% of children may not respond to Advair and other albuterol-based asthma treatments due to a gene variant, potentially increasing the risk of asthma attacks.
Asthma Inhalers Foradil, Serevent, Symbicort and Advair Increase Risk of Death: FDA Officials Warn
Several FDA officials have warned that because side effects of Advair, Serevent, Foradil and Symbicort may increase the risk of death, an FDA advisory panel should recommend that approval to use the drugs for treatment of asthma should be withdrawn or severely limited.
