How is asthma treated?
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How is asthma treated?
The way asthma is treated depends on symptoms. Sometimes you may need extra asthma medicines. Different treatment pathways are recommended for adults, for children aged 5-16, and for children under five. But in all cases the goal is to make sure asthma is as well managed as it can be, using the lowest doses of asthma medicine possible.
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Using your inhalers
Using your inhaler correctly will ensure you’re receiving the correct dose of medication, and will help you better manage your symptoms.
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Cleaning and maintaining your inhaler
Find out the best way to clean and store your metered-dose, dry powder, or breath actuated inhaler
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Common inhaler mistakes
Find out the most common inhaler mistakes people with asthma experience, how to avoid them and how to manage your inhaler routine.
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Common concerns about asthma medicines
Find answers to common concerns about taking your asthma medicines.
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Changing asthma medicines
Advice and reassurance if your medicines or inhalers have changed
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