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Asthma medications: Know your options
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Types of asthma medications
Long-term control medications
Inhaled corticosteroids
Leukotriene modifiers
Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs)
Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs)
Combination inhalers:
Corticosteroids and long-acting beta agonists
Quick-relief medications
Ipratropium
Theophylline
Oral corticosteroids for serious asthma attacks
Medications for asthma triggered by allergies
Biologics
Biologic for allergic asthma
Biologics for eosinophilic asthma
Biologic for either eosinophilic asthma or allergic asthma
Making the most of your asthma medications
Types of asthma medications
Long-term control medications
Inhaled corticosteroids
Leukotriene modifiers
Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs)
Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs)
Combination inhalers:
Corticosteroids and long-acting beta agonists
Quick-relief medications
Ipratropium
Theophylline
Oral corticosteroids for serious asthma attacks
Medications for asthma triggered by allergies
Biologics
Biologic for allergic asthma
Biologics for eosinophilic asthma
Biologic for either eosinophilic asthma or allergic asthma
Making the most of your asthma medications
Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs)
These medications are also bronchodilators. If an LABA cannot be used, a LAMA along with an inhaled corticosteroid can be an option. A LAMA can also be added to a LABA and inhaled corticosteroid if better control of your asthma is needed.
The LAMA tiotropium (Spiriva Respimat) may be added to the treatment plan for severe asthma.
