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Asthma Treatment: Chronic Mild Asthma

A long term strategy to control mild asthma includes:

Short-acting bronchodilator inhaler
Consider adding a long-acting bronchodilator inhaler
Mast-cell stabilizer medications:

For those whose asthma is caused by allergies or exercise

Inhaled corticosteroid medications or oral corticosteroids:

Short course of treatment for asthma attacks

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Last Updated: Oct 6, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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