<s>[INST] Do I need to take my preventer medication every day? [/INST] 
Yes, if your doctor has told you to do so. Preventer medications help make your airways less sensitive by reducing the amount of redness and swelling (inflammation) in your lungs. Preventers need to be taken regularly to work properly – they help keep your asthma under control and help you avoid asthma attacks.

Sticking to medications can be hard. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or asthma educator to explain your medications – sticking to your treatments can be easier if you know what they are, how they work and why you need them. Ask for a personal written asthma action plan, which has instructions on when and how you should use each of your medications. Source: National Asthma Council Australia. Link: https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/understanding-asthma/faqs. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Asthma </s>