Severe Asthma Twitter Education Program-Living Well with Asthma

Living Well with Asthma_CHEST Foundation

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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes difficulty in breathing. There are two main categories of medications used to treat asthma: anti-inflammatory drugs and bronchodilators. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as corticosteroids and leukotriene modifiers, help reduce inflammation in the airways. Bronchodilators, such as beta-agonists and anticholinergics, relax the muscles around the airways to allow them to open up. Different medications may be prescribed depending on the severity of asthma and individual symptoms. In addition to medication, managing asthma involves avoiding triggers, practicing good respiratory hygiene, exercising regularly, and following an Asthma Action Plan. It's important to work closely with healthcare providers to find the right combination of medications and strategies for managing asthma effectively.

Keywords

asthma

lung disease

difficulty in breathing

chronic

anti-inflammatory drugs

bronchodilators

corticosteroids

leukotriene modifiers

beta-agonists

anticholinergics