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    Medications for Asthma

    Medications are one of the most important ways to treat or prevent asthma symptoms. There are two types of asthma medications: "rescue" medications and "controller" medications. Be sure to have and use the correct medications to "rescue" or "control" your asthma symptoms.

    • Learn more about rescue medications
    • Learn more about controller medications
    Asthma medications come in many forms -- some are oral medications, others are injectables, and some are inhaled using special devices.


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