Managing Asthma with Long-term Treatments
Long-term Asthma Treatment FAQ
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 asthma treatment?
The aim of asthma treatment is to control symptoms, improve lung function, and prevent asthma attacks. Your doctor or asthma nurse aims to do this using the lowest dose of medicine possible, and to find the best treatment plan for you and your asthma.
Is asthma a long-term condition?
Asthma is a long-term condition for many people, particularly if it first develops when you're an adult. In children, it sometimes goes away or improves during the teenage years, but can come back later in life. The symptoms can usually be controlled with treatment.
When does asthma go away?
In children, it sometimes goes away or improves during the teenage years, but can come back later in life. The symptoms can usually be controlled with treatment. Most people will have normal, active lives, although some people with more severe asthma may have ongoing problems.
Can severe asthma be cured?
If you've been diagnosed with severe asthma, please visit our severe asthma section. There’s no cure for asthma, but with the right treatments and support most people can get on with their lives without symptoms. The aim of asthma treatment is to control symptoms, improve lung function, and prevent asthma attacks.
How do you treat an asthma attack?
If you do have an asthma attack, the first line of treatment is your blue reliever inhaler. This can quickly get symptoms under control. If you need to be treated in hospital for an asthma attack, you’ll be treated with higher doses of reliever medicine. Sometimes this will be given through a nebuliser.
Long-term Asthma Treatment References
If you want to know more about Long-term Asthma Treatment, consider exploring links below:
What Is Long-term Asthma Treatment
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/treatment/
- https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/asthma-chronic/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/asthma/in-depth/asthma-treatment/art-20044284
- https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/what-asthma
- https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/lungs-and-airways/asthma
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