Overview of Common Asthma Medications and Their Uses

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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.

What is asthma medication & how does it work?

Asthma medication plays a key role in how well you control your condition. There are two main types of treatment, each geared toward a specific goal. Controller medications are the most important because they prevent asthma attacks. When you use these drugs, your airways are less inflamed and less likely to react to triggers.

What medications help with asthma?

These medications provide fast relief of asthma attack symptoms like cough, chest tightness, and wheezing. They include: Anticholinergics. Bronchodilators that can be paired with, or used instead of, short-acting beta-agonists Systemic corticosteroids. Anti-inflammatory drugs that get symptoms under control

What are long-term asthma control medications?

Long-term asthma control medications are taken daily. They’re used to prevent asthma symptoms rather than treat sudden asthma attacks. For long-term treatment, your doctor may prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug, a bronchodilator, or a combination of the two. Long-term asthma control medications are divided into the following groups.

What Is Asthma Medication

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/treatment/
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/asthma/in-depth/asthma-medications/art-20045557
3. https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/treatments
4. https://www.webmd.com/asthma/asthma-medications
5. https://www.healthline.com/health/asthma-medication-and-drugs

Asthma Medication Information

1. https://patient.info/chest-lungs/asthma-leaflet/asthma-inhalers