A study has revealed that people who have well-controlled mild asthma with twice-daily use of inhaled steroids may now be able to reduce inhaler use to once a day or switch to a daily pill.

Such sufferers of "mild" asthma are recommended to take additional drugs such as the inhaler albuterol, known as "rescue" therapy, to treat symptoms. The majority of people with asthma have a mild form of the disease, researchers note

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approves Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, the first generic version of the brand name drug Flonase.

The FDA says its decision will give American consumers an additional, lower cost alternative when choosing prescription drug products