Singular for Asthma
With the use of the medication Singular, asthma symptoms can be reduced. This is a popular medication prescribed by many doctors for their asthma patients. Singulair is a medication that is taken daily to help control asthma symptoms.
Singulair (Montelukast) helps control asthma by reducing the need for asthma patients to use their rescue inhalers. It helps patients sleep better through the night by keeping asthma symptoms under control, which can often disturb sleep. During the day, this medication helps the individual experience less symptoms of asthma, and have more good days. Singulair also helps reduce the frequency of asthma attacks.
Singulair is prescribed for both adults and children. Children as young as one year old can take singular. It is available in three forms; a regular pill, a chewable pill, or granules. The granules should not be chewed, and can be taken by mixing with a spoonful of a food such as applesauce, or they can be swallowed whole by themselves.
Singulair is meant to be taken daily and is not meant to be taken for the quick relief of an asthma attack. Individuals with asthma will still need a rescue inhaler or other type of fast-acting medication as Singulair is not a substitute for these medications.
The dose prescribed will vary from individual to individual, and will depend on a variety of factors, including age, the particular symptoms that are being treated, and the severity of symptoms.
As with most medications, Singulair may have some side effects. Most are pretty mild. The most common side effect experienced is headaches. Other side effects often reported include sore throat, ear infection, congestion, tiredness, stomach pain, dizziness, and cough.
Singulair works in your body by blocking the chemicals your body releases when you breathe in something, such as pollen, that triggers your asthma. These chemicals, primarily leukotrienes, irritate your bronchial tubes. They become inflamed, and the surrounding muscles start to tighten. As a result, you may start to wheeze, cough, and have difficulties breathing. Singulair thus prevents these symptoms of asthma from occurring. Singulair also helps prevent allergy symptoms as it stops the release of these chemicals in your body.
Generally, Singular for asthma is a medication that is meant to be taken once a day. It is usually taken in the evening, and can be taken with or without food.