There is no specific drug for asthma, but inhaled β₂ agonists, leukotriene receptor antagonists, inhaled glucocorticosteroids, inhaled glucocorticosteroids and bronchodilators composed of a combination of preparations, oral glucocorticosteroids and so on, have a better therapeutic effect on the treatment of asthma.
1. Inhaled β₂ agonists, such as salbutamol, are the drugs of choice for controlling acute asthma attacks.
2. Leukotriene receptor antagonists, such as montelukast sodium, which have anti-inflammatory effects and are particularly suitable for patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis.
3. Inhaled glucocorticosteroids: such as budesonide, this kind of drug has strong anti-inflammatory effect, mild asthma can use this drug.
4. Inhaled glucocorticosteroids and bronchodilators composed of compound preparations: such as budesonide formoterol formoterol, salmeterol ticarcoson, etc.; glucocorticosteroids have anti-inflammatory effect, and bronchodilators can expand the airway, improve the symptoms of chest tightness, has a synergistic effect, in particular – is the chest tightness of the symptoms of a more serious person, you may need this kind of drug.
5. Oral glucocorticosteroids: such as methylprednisolone tablets, etc., its role is strong, can better improve the symptoms, but the side effects are large, generally only in the acute attack of asthma or in the application of refractory asthma patients.
Asthma needs to be individualized under the guidance of a doctor, to avoid self-medication caused by adverse reactions. If the symptoms are serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor.