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Conventionally Asthma is treated with two types of medication; |
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Quick relief medicines: |
These medications are taken as soon as symptoms of Asthma start appearing. There main purpose is to offer quick relief and prevent worsening of symptoms. |
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Bronchodilators
- Beta-2 agonist these begin working within minutes and the effects last for 4-6 hours.
- Ipratropium an anticholinergic is prescribed for immediate relief.
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Long term control medicines: |
They help to control the infection and prevent their exacerbation. |
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| Inhaled Corticosteroids |
• Fluticasone, Budesonide etc |
• Long acting Beta-2 agonists also a type of bronchodilators. |
• Leukotriene modifiers |
• Cromolyn |
• Nedocromil |
• Theophylline |
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Other treatments like Immunotherapy or Allergy desensitization injections and Anti- Ige medication like Omalizumab is given to bloc the action of antibodies are also used. |
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