What’s the Treatment for Severe Asthma?

Medications:

* Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs): These are the mainstay of treatment for severe asthma. They reduce inflammation in the airways and help prevent asthma attacks.

* Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs): These medications relax the muscles in the airways and make it easier to breathe. They are often used in combination with ICSs.

* Oral steroids: These medications are used to reduce inflammation in the airways and treat severe asthma attacks. They are typically used for a short period of time.

* Leukotriene modifiers: These medications block the action of leukotrienes, which are substances that can cause inflammation in the airways. They are often used in combination with ICSs and LABAs.

* Biologics: These medications target specific proteins that are involved in the inflammatory process in asthma. They are used in people with severe asthma who do not respond well to other treatments.

Other treatments:

* Bronchial thermoplasty: This is a procedure that uses heat to reduce the amount of muscle in the airways. It can help improve airflow and reduce asthma attacks.

* Balloon bronchoplasty: This is a procedure that uses a balloon to stretch the airways and improve airflow. It can be helpful in people with severe asthma who have narrowed airways.