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Treatment for moderate and severe asthma

Treatment therapy for moderate and severe asthma generally involves a daily maintenance inhaler. Keren Bakal, MD, discusses the different types of inhalers and shares other ways you can treat and manage your asthma symptoms.


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  • Effective asthma treatments

  • How do medications help control asthma?

  • Have a SMART asthma action plan

  • How to use devices for asthma and allergies

  • What is an asthma action plan?

  • Taking medicines as prescribed can keep your asthma under control

  • What is an asthma trigger?

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