Medicines for asthma are mainly of two types. According to symptoms and nature of asthma, different types of medicines are used. For quick relief ‘reliever’ medicines are used. For long term treatment of persistent asthma controller medicines are used.
Relievers
Quick acting bronchodilators are known as relievers. These medicines are taken at the first signs of asthma [...]
If allergens or irritants from the surroundings of patients of asthma are reduced then risk of asthmatic attacks can also be reduced and patients will need less medication.
Dust mite allergens: -
(i) Carpets should be cleaned occasionally.
(ii) Such covers which are impermeable to mites should be used for pillows, blankets, quilts etc.
(iii) Bed clothes, curtains should [...]
There are certain things and factors which bring on asthma symptoms. List of some of those are given below:-
A. Allergens
1. Dust mites: – These are the most common indoor allergens which are associated with asthma. Mites are microscopic insects. Mites and their faeces in house dust constitute the main source of dust-derived allergens. Like animals, [...]
