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There are various asthma medications that can be used alone or in combination with others.
There are quick relief medications that are used when a crisis occurs or asthma episode in order to obtain rapid relief although short-term. These include various bronchodilators (drugs that open airways) fast-acting. Usually these are supplied in small inhalers that the person can carry. There are attachments for the use of young children or elderly who may have difficulty using an inhaler. There are also sprays that vaporize the dose of medicine by creating a mist that the patient inhales continuously.

There are also medications long-term control. These are used continuously to control chronic symptoms and prevent asthma episodes. These include inhaled glucocorticoids. These are anti-inflammatory drugs are considered the most effective. Inhaled glucocorticoids help reduce the frequency of asthma episodes and reduce the dose of other drugs used to relieve symptoms. Because they travel directly into the airways is a risk of side effects is greatly reduced. Can still cause some problems such as thrush in the mouth and pharynx, atrophy of the muscles of the larynx which causes speech problems caused by irritation and coughing. Using low doses or a holding chamber are reduced these effects. Inhaled glucocorticoids may also affect the growth of some children. In addition there may be a slight increased risk of skin bruising and it becomes thin and susceptible to damage. The use of spacer is recommended as well as mouthwash and gargle after throwing water used. This reduces the amount of glucocorticoid that can be swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system. It also reduces the possibility of infections such as candidiasis already mentioned and the irritation of the mouth and throat.

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