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Preventer medication is the key to keeping well with asthma. It is important that preventers are taken every day as prescribed, even if you feel well. Most adults and children can achieve good control of asthma symptoms with a low dose preventer. Preventer medication is usually taken once or twice daily. The most effective preventers are inhaled corticosteroids. There is a preventer which is also available in tablet form. You should avoid overusing reliever medication and if you notice you need it more than 2 days a week, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your asthma control.
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They are only used when you have asthma symptoms or if your doctor recommends using it before exercise. Relievers contain a ‘brochodilator’, which simply means that it opens the airways by relaxing tight airway muscles. If you have asthma, you need to carry reliever medication at all times. Some people with asthma require additional medication to maintain good health, including ‘add-on’ medications and injectable medications for people with asthma which is difficult to control. Asthma Australia’s website provides more detailed information about the different types of asthma medications.
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Avoid Triggers: Identifying and avoiding things that aggravate your lungs can help to prevent a COPD flare-up.Instead, aim for healthy whole foods with lots of fruits and vegetables. Eat Right: Avoid processed foods, junk food, and meats cured with nitrates, which are shown to exacerbate COPD symptoms.Exercise: Even if you don't need to lose weight, getting regular exercise-even something as simple as walking around the block-can help to improve lung function.Lose Weight: Carrying excess pounds can make breathing more difficult, so losing weight if you are overweight can help improve your symptoms.