If you or a loved one has asthma, you should know about the best treatments for short-term relief and long-term control. This will help you and your doctor manage the symptoms. If you have symptoms or an asthma attack, it's important to know when to call your doctor to prevent an emergency.

Asthma Medications

You might need to use fast-acting rescue medicines, long-term treatments, or both.

Rescue inhalers (or quick-relief inhalers)

You use these medications to ease asthma symptoms. They relax the muscles that tighten around your airways. This helps open them up so you can breathe easier. If you’re using this type of medication more than 2 days a week, see your doctor.

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