Font Size
A
A
A

Understanding Asthma Medications (cont.)

Medical Treatment

The main goals in the medical treatment of asthma are to prevent asthma attacks and to control the disease. Avoiding triggers that induce or aggravate asthma attacks is an important aspect of prevention. Medications used to prevent asthma attacks (controller medications) focus on decreasing the airway inflammation that causes attacks. Rescue medications help open up your airway and are used for quick relief when asthma symptoms occur despite the use of controller medications.



Next: Corticosteroid Inhalers »

Printer-Friendly Format  |  Email to a Friend

Allergies & Asthma

Improve treatments & prevent attacks.

Are You Depressed? Take the Quiz


Read What Your Physician is Reading on eMedicine

Asthma »

Asthma is a common disorder that accounts for almost 2 million ED visits each year in the United States.

Read More on eMedicine »

Medical Dictionary