The main airways between your throat and lungs are called bronchi. In asthma, inflammation causes the bronchi to become twitchy or extra-sensitive. Anti-inflammatory medications reduce inflammation in the airways. They include cromolyn, nedocromil, anti-leukotrienes and corticosteroids. Asthma can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing.
Bronchodilators work by opening the bronchial passages so that more air can get through.
They come in inhalant, tablet, capsule, liquid and injectable forms. Much recent research and attention has been paid to Immunoglobulin E. IgE is the antibody at the root of allergic disease. Allergic reactions occur when IgE binds to receptors on the surfaces of basophils and mast cells. In other words, it stops the allergic reaction before it can begin. While certainly not a cure-all, this could be a promising treatment for people with certain allergies and allergic asthma.