How to treat asthma

Patient's question:

5-year-old boy, asthma attack last Sunday, no medical history, visited 731 Hospital of the Aerospace Department

Doctor's answer:

1. Treatment Goals
(1) Control symptoms as much as possible, including nocturnal symptoms.
(2) Improve physical activity and quality of life.
(3) Bring lung function close to optimal levels.
(4) Prevent exacerbations and worsening.
(5) Enhance self-awareness and the ability to manage acute exacerbations, reducing emergency visits or hospitalizations.
(6) Avoid interference with other medical conditions.
(7) Minimize drug side effects.
(8) Prevent asthma-related deaths.