Common medications for severe asthma
Asthma is an incurable respiratory condition. Medications are the major tool employed in the treatment of the condition. Medications used to treat severe asthma usually include a combination of long-term drugs for asthma management and drugs that offer quick or immediate relief for asthma attacks.
Regular medications used for long-term control of severe asthma symptoms include [4]: inhaled corticosteroids; oral corticosteroids; inhaled long-acting beta-agonists; cromolyn sodium; inhaled long-acting anticholinergics; theophylline
Medications employed for quick relief from severe asthma include [5]: inhaled short-acting anticholinergics; inhaled short-acting beta-agonists
Inhaled short-acting anticholinergics and beta-antagonists may also be used together to get a severe asthma attack under control. Anticholinergics work by clearing out the mucus that fills and blocks your lungs and airways during and asthma attack. Both drugs may be administered through an inhaler or nebulizer.