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Asthma

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How is asthma managed?

Asthma can be managed by using an inhalerinhaler
 A medical device which delivers medicines to the lungs. which contains a steroid medicine. The medicine is administered into the lungs, and this can help to reduce the inflammation and widen the airways again. Inhalers can also contain a β2-agonistagonist
 Drugs that bind to receptors on or in a cell and stimulate a response. which can help to relax the muscles in bronchial walls. 

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Treating Astham

More information on asthma medicines can be found in the breathing and asthma resource. 

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