Q. Can asthma be cured? If not, how can it be controlled?

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Answered by Secondmedic Expert

Asthma is an incurable chronic condition, but it can be controlled and managed with lifestyle changes and medications. Lifestyle modifications can include avoiding triggers of asthma attacks such as allergens, dust mites, mold, pets and environmental pollutants. Taking preventive medication regularly can help control asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the airways and controlling sensitivity to triggers. Long-term controller medications such as inhaled corticosteroids are available to help reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. In some cases, taking oral medications or getting immunotherapy shots may be beneficial when lifestyle changes aren’t enough to keep symptoms under control.

It’s also important for those living with asthma to develop an action plan that outlines what steps need to be taken if they experience acute episodes or worsening symptoms over time. This strategy should include how often to take rescue inhalers during periods of increased symptom intensity and what activities need to be avoided when signs or symptoms worsen significantly. Working together with a healthcare team made up of doctors and other specialists is essential in helping identify individual triggers so that people can learn how best to manage their condition on a daily basis.

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