Dr. Nana Kunjir's Clinic

Choosing Asthma and Wheezing Treatment Based on Symptom Control Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and sensitive. During a flare-up, the muscles around the airways may tighten and mucus production can increase. Appropriate 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 therefore involves more than relieving an isolated episode of breathlessness. Wheezing is a whistling sound produced while breathing, but it does not always mean asthma. Infection, COPD, airway obstruction and other conditions can also cause it. A clinical assessment is important before long-term treatment is planned. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬Many patients are familiar with quick-relief inhalers because these can ease airway tightening. Controller medicines work differently. They are used regularly to reduce airway inflammation and lower the likelihood of symptoms or attacks. Confusing these roles can lead to poor control. Frequent reliance on a reliever inhaler may indicate that the condition needs medical review. Patients should ask their doctor: Which inhaler is for rapid relief?Which medicine must be used regularly?How many doses should be taken?What should be done when symptoms worsen?When is urgent medical care required?𝐈𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞... Aug 31, 2026 Learn more