Asthma Medicine
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Treatment alternatives
Prevention
Clearly summarizes research on natural therapies to complement or replace asthma medicine. Talk to your doctor about whether any of these treatments may help you.
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Watch out for side effects
Lung Disease Focus
Be a well-informed patient! This general look at the most common types of asthma medicine includes information about their functions and possible side effects.
Medication roundup
American Lung Association
Wondering about your asthma medicine options? Consult this comprehensive drug list that includes generic and brand names and potential side effects.
Symptom control while pregnant
Pregnancy & Asthma
Read important information about asthma control during pregnancy, including advice on asthma medicine safety.
Drug interactions
Am. Acad. of Family Physicians
When taking asthma medicine, use other medicines with caution. Read about drugs that may interact with asthma medicine or make asthma symptoms worse.
Asthma medications and risks
Washington Post
Findings that certain types of asthma medicine are associated with an increased risk of adverse events.
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Stay on track
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Managing your asthma medicines takes some planning and organization. Use these tips and you'll stay on top of your treatment.
Dear diary
Cleveland Clinic
Use this handy asthma diary to manage your treatment. Track your symptoms, peak flow readings and asthma medicine use.
Asthma management checkup
1 on 1 Health
Your asthma medicine and treatment needs may change over time. Take this self-test to determine whether your treatment regimen needs an update.
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The basics about asthma
Healthology
Take a look at the basics of asthma, including symptoms, triggers and the use of asthma medicine to control or prevent symptoms.
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Complete medication guide
Cleveland Clinic
Presents the full range of asthma medicines: when they're used, how they work and their side effects. It also includes some helpful med tips.
Asthma inhaler types
Mayo Clinic
Most asthma patients take inhaled asthma medicine. Determine which type of inhaler is right for you by reading this informative article.
Treatment advances
ACAAI
Researchers are always working to develop new asthma medicines. See this short article on new therapies under development or recently approved.
Easy-to-read summary of asthma treatment guidelines. Read details on how your asthma medicine works to help manage your condition.

