Managing Your Asthma: Medication
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Explanation of the two main categories of asthma medications (controller and rescue/quick relief medications) and how these medications work to prevent and treat asthma symptoms. Also introduces combination medicines.
Explanation of the two main categories of asthma medications (controller and rescue/quick relief medications) and how these medications work to prevent and treat asthma symptoms. Also introduces combination medicines.
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