Effective Chronic Asthma Management and Treatment

Management and treatment strategies for long-term asthma control and prevention.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Chronic Asthma Treatment FAQ


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Is there a cure for asthma?

There's currently no cure for asthma, but treatment can help control the symptoms so you're able to live a normal, active life. Inhalers, which are devices that let you breathe in medicine, are the main treatment. Tablets and other treatments may also be needed if your asthma is severe.

What is the pharmacological management of chronic asthma?

It focuses on the pharmacological management of chronic asthma, in particular the treatment pathway for people with uncontrolled asthma. It also covers adherence to treatment, risk stratification and self-management. The guideline does not cover severe, difficult-to-control asthma or the management of acute asthma attacks.

How do you treat a severe asthma?

Inhalers, which are devices that let you breathe in medicine, are the main treatment. Tablets and other treatments may also be needed if your asthma is severe. You'll usually create a personal action plan with a doctor or asthma nurse.

What does the asthma guideline cover?

This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks.

How is asthma treated?

Asthma is usually treated by using an inhaler, a small device that lets you breathe in medicines. reliever inhalers – used when needed to quickly relieve asthma symptoms for a short time preventer inhalers – used every day to prevent asthma symptoms happening Some people also need to take tablets.

What does who do about asthma?

WHO is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of asthma to reduce the global burden of NCDs and make progress towards universal health coverage. Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe.

What is the asthma guideline?

The guideline covers children under 5, children and young people aged 5–16 and adults over 16 with suspected or diagnosed asthma. It focuses on the pharmacological management of chronic asthma, in particular the treatment pathway for people with uncontrolled asthma. It also covers adherence to treatment, risk stratification and self-management.

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