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Inhalers to treat asthma
Although there is no cure for asthma, there are some excellent medicines available to help you to control your asthma so that is does not interfere with your daily life. It is important that ...read more
Side effects of asthma medicines
Side effects of reliever medicines Relievers are a safe and effective medicine and have very few side effects. You cannot overdose on reliever medicine. Some relievers can temporarily increase your heartbeat...read more
Some information about preventer inhalers
Preventer inhalers Outline drawing of a metered dose inhaler. Preventers control the swelling and inflammation in the airways, stopping them from being so sensitive and reducing the risk of severe attacks. N...read more
Steroids and spacers to help asthmatics
Steroid tablets If your asthma symptoms become severe, your doctor or asthma nurse may give you a short course (3-14 days) of steroid tablets. Steroid tablets work quickly and powerfully to ...read more
Treat your asthma
How is asthma treated? Your doctor can work with you to decide about your treatment goals and what you need to do to control your asthma to achieve these goals. Asthma treatment includes: ...read more
