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...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...There are many different prescription drugs used to treat asthma. The 2 main types of asthma drugs are control medicines and rescue medicines. Control medicines are long-term drugs used to...

...Bronchitis is a condition in which your airways get inflamed. It can look similar to asthma. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is common and improves within a...

...Breathing exercises are a popular way some people manage their asthma along with prescription drugs and other treatments. Certain exercises may help improve breathing problems that worsen asthma symptoms. Common...

...Complementary and alternative medicine is a common name for non-traditional healthcare practices. The newer name for these practices is complementary and integrative health. Many people use integrative health practices to...

...Magnesium is sometimes used to treat severe asthma attacks in the emergency department (ED) and hospital settings. It can open up the airway and reduce inflammation. Doctors only use magnesium...

...When you have asthma, where you live can make life easier or harder. You may want to learn what locations are the best and worst for asthma triggers. In fact...

...Chronic lung diseases affect the airways and other parts of the lungs. Chronic means they are ongoing. Many people with asthma have other lung diseases. These diseases may overlap because...

...If you have asthma, you may worry about your ability to play sports. Exercise is important for your overall health, so do not let your asthma symptoms stop you. Playing...

...Asthma affects your life in many ways. Asthma symptoms can interfere with daily activities. Managing asthma can be stressful or overwhelming. Many people with asthma also have other ongoing (chronic)...