Controllers are also known as preventers. These medications prevent asthma symptoms by reducing the inflammation in the airways that occurs in asthma.
What are relievers?
I have asthma. I don’t use a controller ( preventer) inhaler, but I have been using my reliever inhaler more often than I used to. Is that ok?
Is asthma curable?
My child was diagnosed with asthma a year ago. However, he has had no symptoms in last one year. Can I stop his medication?
Do I stop inhalers when my symptoms disappear?
Do asthma attacks damage lungs?