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Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the most effective long-term therapy available for mild, moderate, or severe persistent asthma. ICS are anti-inflammatory medications that reduce airway hyperresponsiveness, inhibit inflammatory cell migration and activation, and block late phase reaction to allergen.
Corticosteroids aim to decrease inflammation of the airways and the alveoli that is common in emphysema cases. Taken in pill form or inhaled directly into the lungs, these powerful medications are primarily used to treat flare-ups (also known as exacerbations) and for patients who suffer from both COPD and asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids cause fewer side effects, so are the better choice for long-term treatment.