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Success in controlling your asthma hinges on understanding the treatments. Although there is currently no cure, there are some excellent medications available. The correct information about these treatments is a must for anyone using them. Medications for asthma present one of the biggest areas of confusion: there seem to be so many different ones. This confusion is fuelled by the array of different inhaler devices. The worry over possible side effects stops many people using what they need to keep them well. Concerns are often worsened by media hype which can be inaccurate and misinformed. It is very important to consider the risks versus benefits of taking any medication. Many people are now turning to other ways of helping their asthma, and there are a wide variety of complementary therapies to choose from. The following pages attempt to address some of the common issues and concerns of this very important area. Conventional Medications for Asthma Complementary Therapies What About Side Effects? Inhalers or Tablets? Top Tips

Topic "Treatment or Cure" Updated 14th August 2003

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