Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About MyAsthmaTeam
Powered By

List of Treatments for Asthma

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for asthma. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

Nucala (Mepolizumab)

Overview
Nucala is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Nucala is also known by its drug name,… read more

Nutrition

Overview
No diet will cure asthma, but eating a well-balanced diet may help manage symptoms. Being overweight can make asthma symptoms worse, and a nutritious diet can help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight.… read more

Oral steroids

Overview
Corticosteroids, often referred to simply as steroids, are medications that mimic certain hormones produced in the brain that suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body. Oral steroids work… read more

ProAir (Albuterol sulfate)

Overview
ProAir is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent or treat bronchospasm in people aged 4 or older with reversible obstructive airway disease. ProAir is also… read more

Proventil (Albuterol sulfate)

Overview
Proventil is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people aged 4 and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. Proventil is also… read more

Pulmicort Flexhaler (Budesonide)

Overview
Pulmicort Flexhaler is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children six years of age and older. Pulmicort Flexhaler is also known by its… read more

Qvar (Beclomethasone dipropionate)

Overview
Qvar is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in people aged 5 years and older. Qvar is also referred to by its drug name, beclomethasone dipropionate.… read more

Reducing Stress

Overview
Both strong emotions and stress can lead to symptoms of asthma. The emotions themselves aren’t the triggers; rather, when someone feels a strong emotion, their breathing pattern changes. Stress works in a… read more

Singulair (Montelukast)

Overview
Singulair is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children 12 months of age and older. Singulair is also referred to by its drug name,… read more

Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium bromide)

Overview
Spiriva Respimat is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in people aged 12 years and older. Spiriva is also referred to by its drug name, tiotropium… read more

Stop smoking

Overview
People with asthma have airway passages that swell and narrow during an asthma attack. Although asthma triggers vary for different people, one very common trigger is cigarette smoke. One of the best ways to… read more

Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol)

Overview
Symbicort is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of asthma in people age 6 or older. Symbicort helps prevent bronchospasm. Symbicort is not indicated… read more

Tezspire (Tezepelumab-Ekko)

Overview
Tezspire is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the add-on maintenance treatment of severe asthma in adults and children aged 12 years and older. It is intended for individuals whose…

read more

Theo-24 (Theophylline)

Overview
Theo-24 is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the symptoms of reversible airflow diseases such as asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older.… read more

Trelegy (Fluticasone furoate/ Umeclidinium /Vilanterol)

Overview
Trelegy is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for daily maintenance treatment for people with asthma age 18 or older. Trelegy helps prevent bronchospasms. Trelegy cannot… read more

Vaccinations

Overview
People with asthma are at greater risk of serious complications from influenza (the flu), such as pneumonia and other respiratory conditions, and COVID-19. Vaccination offers the best protection from these… read more

Ventolin HFA (Albuterol sulfate)

Overview
Ventolin HFA is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people ages 4 and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. Ventolin is… read more

Xolair (Omalizumab)

Overview
Xolair is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults and children 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe asthma that is not controlled adequately with… read more

Xopenex HFA (Levalbuterol tartrate)

Overview
Xopenex HFA is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent and treat bronchospasms for people with reversible obstructive airway disease ages 4 and older. Xopenex is… read more

Zyflo (Zileuton)

Overview
Zyflo is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Zyflo is also referred to by its drug name, zileuton.… read more

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in