What treatments are there for asthma?

Medication

* Controller medications are taken regularly to prevent asthma attacks. These include inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-agonists, and combination inhalers.

* Rescue medications are used to quickly relieve asthma symptoms during an attack. These include short-acting beta-agonists and oral steroids.

Lifestyle changes

* Avoid triggers. Asthma triggers can include things like dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, and exercise. If you know what triggers your asthma, try to avoid them as much as possible.

* Get regular exercise. Exercise can help to improve your lung function and make you less likely to have asthma attacks. However, it's important to talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program if you have asthma.

* Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet can help to improve your overall health and make you less likely to develop asthma. Eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help to reduce inflammation in your airways.

* Get enough sleep. When you're sleep-deprived, you're more likely to have asthma attacks. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

* Manage stress. Stress can make asthma worse. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as exercise, yoga, or meditation.

Other treatments

* Allergy shots. If you have allergies that trigger your asthma, allergy shots may be an option for you. Allergy shots help to build up your immunity to allergens so that you're less likely to have an allergic reaction.

* Bronchial thermoplasty. Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure that uses heat to treat asthma. It's typically used for people with severe asthma who don't respond well to other treatments.

If you have asthma, it's important to see your doctor regularly to manage your condition. Your doctor can help you to develop an asthma action plan that will tell you how to manage your asthma symptoms and what to do if you have an asthma attack.