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Inhalers and related medicines used under medical supervision.
Commonly associated with quick relief of wheezing and breathlessness.
Relaxes the muscles around the airways so they open up quickly.
May cause tremor or fast heartbeat; needing it very often can signal poorly controlled asthma and requires medical review.
Use only as advised by a qualified doctor or pharmacist.
Generally associated with long-term asthma control.
Reduces inflammation in the airways over time to prevent attacks.
Not for sudden attacks; rinse the mouth after use to reduce oral thrush. Never stop abruptly without medical advice.
Use only as advised by a qualified doctor or pharmacist.
Sometimes prescribed alongside inhalers for asthma or allergic asthma.
Blocks leukotrienes, chemicals that cause airway narrowing and inflammation.
Rarely linked with mood or sleep changes; report any behavioural changes to a doctor.
Use only as advised by a qualified doctor or pharmacist.