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Medications are one of the most important ways to treat or prevent asthma symptoms. There are two types of asthma medications: "rescue" medications and "controller" medications. Be sure to have and use the correct medications to "rescue" or "control" your asthma symptoms.

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Asthma medications come in many forms -- some are oral medications, others are injectables, and some are inhaled using special devices.


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