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How is asthma treated?

… dose of medicine possible, and to find the best treatment plan for you and your asthma. If your medicines are working … type of long-acting bronchodilator medicine, found in MART inhalers (Maintenance and reliever therapy) , can give … for asthma symptoms too. This means you can use your MART inhaler as an emergency reliever as well. But not all …

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Occupational asthma

… they may suggest tests to confirm a diagnosis. Peak flow  Your GP may ask you to use a peak flow meter, and keep a peak flow diary, so they can look …

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Recreational drugs and asthma

… Recreational drugs and asthma Recreational drugs are drugs that you take for … about how smoking and drinking alcoho l can affect your asthma. On this page Why do recreational drugs trigger … physical activity may trigger your asthma if it isn’t well controlled. Worse asthma management Drugs users tend to have …

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Using your inhalers

… Using your inhalers Find out how the right inhaler technique will help … GP, asthma nurse, or pharmacist for advice about other inhalers or tools to help if you have limited hand strength. … use a NEXThaler use a Ellipta inhaler use all other inhalers   You can also find out the right technique for …

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Your asthma healthcare team

… Your asthma healthcare team Find out how doctors, nurses and other … and understanding how to use them  keeping your asthma action plan up to date so that you know what to do if symptoms get …

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What causes asthma?

… What causes asthma? Find out what increases your chances of developing asthma On this page Cause or trigger? Asthma can run in families Allergies make asthma more likely …

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What is severe asthma?

… What is severe asthma? On this page Severe asthma - the most serious type of asthma How many people are diagnosed with severe asthma? Will …