- Asthma is a serious and sometimes fatal disease, and asthma medications help to control the symptoms of the disease and prevent asthma attacks from becoming deadly.
- Asthma medications work by opening up constricted airways, decreasing mucus production, and reducing inflammation in the lungs.
- Asthma medicines are divided into two types. Bronchodilators help stop asthma attacks that are underway and help prevent expected asthma attacks from beginning. Anti-inflammatory medications help control airway inflammation and prevent asthma attacks from occurring.
- Some asthma medicines may cause a number of side effects, including rapid heart beat, sore throat, loss of appetite, nausea and nervousness.
- Long-term use of certain asthma medications, especially corticosteroids, may result in serious or permanent health consequences, such as decreased immune response, damage to the teeth, gums, and mouth, and heart strain.
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