💨 Asthma

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

Asthma involves airway inflammation causing wheezing and shortness of breath. Treatment has rescue and controller categories.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

Fast-acting. Use when symptoms occur.

Fluticasone (Flovent)Inhaled Corticosteroid

Daily controller medication. Rinse mouth after use.

For moderate-severe asthma not controlled on ICS alone.

Daily pill. Also helps with allergic rhinitis.

Tiotropium (Spiriva)Long-Acting Anticholinergic

Add-on for severe asthma.

🚫 What to Avoid

Aspirin and NSAIDs trigger asthma in 10% of patients. Beta-blockers can trigger bronchospasm.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Identify and avoid triggers, use air purifier, annual flu vaccine.

📋 Important Note

Always carry your rescue inhaler. Using it more than twice a week means poor control.