Food and Alcohol...Food and alcohol are not common asthma triggers. Some people with asthma are sensitive to food additives, such as sulfites. People with asthma may also have food allergies. Avoiding foods... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Developing an Asthma Action Plan...An asthma action plan is a written sheet that shows you how to keep your asthma under control. It helps you track symptoms and lung function and tells you which... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Rescue Medications...Rescue medicines work fast to provide relief during an asthma attack. They are sometimes also called quick-relief drugs. They should only be used as needed when you have sudden worsening... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Prevention and Control Medications...Long-term asthma medicines help prevent and control asthma symptoms. They should be taken while also avoiding triggers and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise. This treatment method lowers the risk... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Asthma and Schools...Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. In an average classroom of 30 children, three are likely to have asthma. Because children spend about six hours... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Marijuana and Asthma...Editor's note: Medical marijuana (cannabis) and CBD are not legal in some states. Marijuana (cannabis) is becoming legal in many US states. Medical marijuana may treat pain, insomnia, anxiety, and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Spiriva (tiotropium bromide)...Spiriva (tiotropium bromide) is approved for long-term treatment of asthma in people 6 years and older. It is sometimes added on to treatment for people who are not responding to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Xolair (omalizumab)...Xolair (omalizumab) is an injectable medicine used to treat moderate-to-severe persistent asthma in people ages 6 and up whose asthma is not well-controlled with inhaled corticosteroids. You should have a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Singulair (montelukast)...Singulair® (montelukast) is a leukotriene modifier that may help to improve symptoms of asthma and inflammation of the lining of the nose (allergic rhinitis, or hay fever). Singulair is typically... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Albuterol...Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA). It is used as a rescue medicine to treat asthma attacks in people ages 4 and older. It is also approved to prevent exercise-induced asthma... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol)...Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) is approved for long-term treatment of asthma in people 6 years of age and up. It is also approved to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Symbicort combines... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Dulera (mometasone furoate/formoterol)...Dulera (mometasone furoate/formoterol) is approved for the long-term treatment of asthma for people 5 years of age and up. Dulera is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Advair (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol)...Advair (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol) is an inhaled medicine that is commonly used to treat asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Advair is available as an inhaled drug in... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Pulmicort (budesonide)...Pulmicort (budesonide) is an inhaled steroid that is used for the long-term treatment of asthma. This type of medicine is taken every day to prevent inflammation in the lungs. Pulmicort... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Fluticasone propionate...Fluticasone propionate is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation. It is used for long-term treatment of asthma in people 4 years of age and older. Fluticasone propionate comes as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate)...Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate) is an inhaled steroid that reduces airway inflammation. It is used for long-term treatment of asthma for people 5 years of age and up. Arnuity Ellipta... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Herbal Remedies...People have used herbal remedies for thousands of years to treat lung problems, especially in Asia. Some research has shown promising results for their use in asthma. But we need... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Alvesco (ciclesonide)...Alvesco (ciclesonide) is approved for long-term treatment of asthma in people 12 years of age and older. It is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airway. This can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Relaxation Techniques for People With Asthma...Relaxation techniques are popular ways to help manage asthma. Being more relaxed helps reduce physical and emotional stress. This can lower the risk of asthma attacks. It can also improve... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Acupuncture...Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are put into the skin at certain spots on the body. It has used acupuncture for thousands of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
