Asthma is a disease that demands both serious attention and proper management to keep symptoms at bay. And, although it can't be cured, it can be controlled. Inhalation Aerosol is indicated as a preventive therapy for the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients 12 years and older. Anti-inflammatory therapy works to reduce airway inflammation, the underlying cause of asthma. Other inhaled corticosteroids are available only in one dosing strength.
Experts agree classifying asthma by severity is important when considering treatment.
According to Dr. Nelson, it is not uncommon for patients with moderate to severe asthma currently to require numerous inhalations of a medication four times a day. The ease of twice-daily dosing may enhance patients' compliance. Of course, onset of action and degree of symptom relief may vary from patient to patient and maximum benefit may not be achieved for one to two weeks or longer. Airway inflammation makes the lungs more susceptible to bronchospasm, resulting in asthma symptoms. According to the National Institutes of Health's Global Initiative for Asthma, corticosteroids are the most effective anti-inflammatory medications available for asthma treatment.