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Asthma Management Guide
Asthma Medications
A number of medications exist for asthma, and many are used in combination with others. The student’s doctor can help them decide which option is best for them based on their age and the severity of their symptoms. In general, the main types of asthma medications are:
Quick-relief medications
Also called short-acting broncholidators, these are used for rapid, short-term relief of symptoms during an asthma episode.
Long-term-control medications
These are used on a regular basis to control chronic symptoms and prevent episodes.
Medications for allergy-induced asthma
These decrease the body's sensitivity to a particular allergen and prevent the individual’s immune system from reacting to allergens
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