Patient's question:
Lately, my boss has said that I'm not in good spirits and it's affecting my work performance. Actually, I don't want to, either. I often can't sleep at night and sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. How is pediatric asthma treated?Doctor's answer:
Control Medications for Asthma: These achieve asthma control through anti-inflammatory effects and require daily use with long-term administration. They mainly include inhaled and systemic corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, long-acting β2 receptor agonists, sustained-release theophylline, and anti-IgE antibodies.Relief Medications for Asthma: These are used as needed to quickly relieve bronchospasm and alleviate symptoms. Commonly used medications include short-acting inhaled β2 receptor agonists, inhaled anticholinergic drugs, short-acting theophylline, and short-acting oral β2 receptor agonists.