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Asthma - Asthma treatment

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Get the most out of your inhaler
If you suffer from exercise-induced asthma (EIA), using a metered dose inhaler will help you stay on top form.

Homoeopathic and other medication
Homoeopathic medicines may help to boost your immune system but are not recommended as the sole treatment for asthma.

How do you treat asthma in children?
In almost all cases with a bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids.

Coffee for Roosevelt: treatment a century ago
If you ever think that taking your asthma medication is an inconvenience, spare a thought for asthmatics from days gone by.

Types of medication delivered through inhalers
Five types of medication can be delivered though inhalers and spacers.

The treatment of acute asthma attacks
Bronchospasm is one of the major causes of cough, wheezing and chest tightening. It�s caused when the muscles around the airways constrict, making it difficult for you to breathe.

The daily, long-term treatment of asthma
Corticosteroids (inhaled with a spacer), cromolyns and leukotriene inhibitors are the medications that can be used.

Why an inhaler? What about a tablet or syrup?
Wouldn't it be better to medicate him with a syrup or tablets?

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