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    How is asthma treated?

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  • Dr Naghmeh Radhakrishna

    Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Physician

    Dr Naghmeh Radhakrishna is a lung, allergy and sleep specialist. She graduated from Adelaide University in 2004 and completed her training in Melbourne. Her areas … View Profile

    There are a number of steps in managing asthma. The most important of this is to ensure that you are using your inhalers (relievers and preventers) correctly and on a regular basis as prescribed. The first line treatment for asthma is inhaled steroids: these help to reduce the inflammation in your lungs. Other inhaled treatments are also available and may be combined with your inhaled steroids. There are many different inhaler devices and you should have a chat with your specialist to determine which one is appropriate for you. Other treatment options for more severe asthmatics include certain tablets, injectable therapies, or more invasive types of treatment.

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