- Resources
Medications For Severe Asthma
Quick-Relief Medications
These medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.
Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists
Beta2-agonists do not reduce inflammation or airway responsiveness but serve as bronchodilators, relaxing and opening constricted airways during an acute asthma attack. They are used alone only for patients with mild and intermittent asthma. Patients with more severe cases should use them in combination with other drugs.
More information on "Medications For Severe Asthma"
From Our Experts
A New Treatment for Severe Asthma
Greetings. I would like to share my thoughts and some news about a new treatment for those with severe asthma. While asthma affects over... Read more »
Steroids May Reduce Your Chances for Another Severe Asthma Attack
Asthma attacks, especially severe ones, are a constant threat when you have asthma. Many asthmatics end up in the hospital at some point in... Read more »
Is Severe Asthma More Than Just a Classification?
The NIH's treatment guidelines for asthma classify asthma by severity, with severe persistent asthma being the most severe type and mild... Read more »
Asthma: Why Do Women Have Higher Severity Levels Than Men?
Many articles have identified the disproportionate level of severe and fatal asthma in subgroups of people in this country (such as African... Read more »
Combination Asthma Inhalers = Increased Convenience + Better Asthma...
Asthma treatment is all about control. Control is the main goal of asthma treatment, as outlined in both the U.S. asthma management... Read more »
From Our Sources
Gender Impacts Asthma Severity
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Girls and boys deal with asthma differently. A new report from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical ... Read more »
Radical Treatment May Help Those With Severe Asthma
A radical new asthma treatment option that burns off lung tissue may help those with severe asthma, experts say. Bronchial thermoplasty uses... Read more »
Heat device may ease severe asthma
An experimental device that heats the walls of the lungs may ease asthma symptoms in patients whose disease can't be controlled by medication,... Read more »
Asthma Linked to Severe H1N1
Researchers have found that a significant portion of people hospitalized for the H1N1 flu also suffer from asthma. The study found that 31 percent of... Read more »
The Gallant Asthmatic: The Perfect Asthma Patient
These asthmatics are a doctor's best patients. They have their bronchodilator with them at all times, but only use it when necessary. They... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
