There is no cure for asthma. Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and irritants, and by the use of inhaled corticosteroids. Long-acting beta agonists (LABA) or antileukotriene agents may be used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled. Treatment of rapidly worsening symptoms is usually with an inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist such as salbutamol and corticosteroids taken by mouth. In very severe cases, intravenous corticosteroids, magnesium sulfate, and hospitalization may be required. COUNT 4
QSN1 Is there a cure for asthma? ANS1 There is no cure for asthma QSN2 How can symptoms be prevented? ANS2 by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and irritants, and by the use of inhaled corticosteroids QSN3 What is taken by mouth to treat rapidly worsening symptoms? ANS3 an inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist such as salbutamol and corticosteroids QSN4 What happens in very severe cases of asthma? ANS4 intravenous corticosteroids, magnesium sulfate, and hospitalization may be required