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Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition in which your air passages narrow or constrict, producing extra mucus, making breathing difficult and triggering symptoms such as cough and wheezing. For some, asthma can be a minor nuisance but for others, it can be a life-threatening problem. Asthma can interfere with daily activities, affecting the quality of life. There is no cure for asthma, but its symptoms can be controlled. It is important to work with your doctor to understand and identify your asthma signs and symptoms. More importantly, you need to be on your asthma treatment.
Asthma treatment usually involves learning to identify your triggering factors and taking steps to avoid them. If you have an asthma flare-up, you need a quick-relief inhaler that contains bronchodilators. The long-term asthma treatment goal is to keep your asthma under control on a daily basis. Types of long-term asthma control medications include inhaled corticosteroids and oral medications, such as leukotriene modifiers, steroids, theophylline, beta-agonists, and anticholinergic agents.