Asthma Management:
Asthma Management:Anti-Inflammatory, Bronchodilator and Combination MedicationsTranscriptYour doctor may prescribe several types of medication to treat your asthma. Two ofthese are anti-inflammatories, and bronchodilators. Both anti-inflammatories andbronchodilators work to open up your airways, but they do so in different ways.Anti-inflammatory medications decrease airway sensitivity caused by inflammationand reduce mucus production. Bronchodilators relax the constricted muscles aroundyour airways. This action opens them up, making it easier to breathe and easier for themucus to be expelled.Both anti-inflammatories and bronchodilators can be prescribed as either controllermedication – medicine that you take every day to prevent long-term sensitivity – orquick-relief medication, medicine for the relief of sudden asthma attacks.In some cases, your healthcare provider may prescribe a combination medicationthat has the properties of both anti-inflammatories and bronchodilators. Combinationmedications can make your asthma management easier because you to only use onemedication, instead of two.One dose of a combination medicine does the job of both an anti-inflammatory anda bronchodilator. It decreases inflammation, reduces constriction and helps to loosenmucus. Loose mucus is easier to cough out of your system.Like all medicines, asthma medications only work when you take them as prescribed.So review your prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist and make sure youfollow them correctly.“I’m on a maintenance program right now – which is two clicks is what they callit – of Pulmicort®, which in three years I’ve only had one situation. I feel very goodabout that. But I have to take the Pulmicort® daily.”If your medications are not working as expected, or you feel you may be experiencing20% gradient meshmedication side effects, tell your doctor right away. Your medication plan may need tobe changed.healthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_pd_10011_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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