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Treating asthma: know your medications Not all asthma symptoms are the same, this is why your treatment plan may differ from other patients’. The most common medications used to treat asthma fall into four main categories: quick relief, long-term control, allergy medications, and biologics. Let’s take a closer look. Quick-relief medications 🔬 These medications are used to rapidly relieve acute symptoms or asthma attacks. They are often delivered via inhaler and include: 💊 Short-acting beta agonists, such as albuterol 💊 Ipratropium 💊 Oral corticosteroids, for severe attacks Long-term control medications 🔬 These are taken daily to prevent acute asthma attacks and manage chronic symptoms. When patients adhere consistently, they can be a game-changer for quality of life. Common options include: 💊 Inhaled corticosteroids 💊 Leukotriene modifiers 💊 Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) or muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) Allergy medications 🔬 In cases of allergy-induced asthma, medications that reduce the body’s sensitivity to allergens may also be recommended, such as: 💊 Allergy shots 💊 Immunotherapy tablets 💊 Antihistamines Biologics 🔬 This category includes advanced therapies that target the underlying biological processes causing inflammation in the lungs, such as benralizumab and dupilumab. When prescribed, they can help better manage severe asthma. Do you suffer from asthma? What treatment plan are you following? Share your experience with us! [SOURCE: Mayoclinic.org]