What can I use instead of an inhaler?

Mayo Clinic: “Asthma attack,” “Asthma.” Asthma UK: “Complementary therapies and asthma.” The Pan African Medical Journal: “Sleeping position and reported night-time asthma symptoms and medication.” International Pain Foundation: “8 Best Home Remedies for Asthma.”

What is a quick-relief medication for asthma?

Quick-relief medications give fast relief for tight, narrowed airways and the symptoms of coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness that happen with asthma. Examples of quick-relief medications: Proventil HFA, ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, albuterol, Maxair, and Xopenex.

Is there an alternative to a steroid inhaler?

Monoclonal antibodies are biologic treatments that can be an alternative to long-term steroids, preventing more asthma attacks but with fewer side effects.”

What is a natural bronchodilator?

Caffeine is a natural and mild bronchodilator. Tea contains small amounts of theophylline, a caffeine-like substance. In tablet form, theophylline (Uniphyl) is one of the less frequently used prescription drug options for asthma.

What can I take instead of Albuterol?

Xopenex was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1999 as an alternative to the inhaled SABA albuterol (marketed under the brand names ProAir, Ventolin, and others). 3 There are no other SABAs other than Xopenex or albuterol.

What pain relief can I take if I have asthma?

People who have asthma can usually take acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, without any risks, as an alternative to aspirin. This medicine is used mainly to relieve pain and fever. In rare cases, however, acetaminophen can make asthma worse. If this happens, a person should consult their doctor immediately.

Can you control asthma without steroids?

Of non-steroidal agents that have well-established positions in asthma treatment, nedocromil and cromolyn possess significant anti-inflammatory effects, and theophylline and beta agonists possess some anti-inflammatory effects of potential relevance to asthma.

Are there any other steroids besides prednisone?

Prednisone and dexamethasone are synthetic (man-made) corticosteroids (steroids) used for suppressing the immune system and inflammation. These drugs have effects similar to other corticosteroids such as triamcinolone (Kenacort), methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisolone (Prelone).

Is there a natural bronchodilator?

Caffeine is a natural and mild bronchodilator. Tea contains small amounts of theophylline, a caffeine-like substance.

How do you treat inflamed airways naturally?

Gently tapping on the back or chest and breathing deeply can help the steam work even better. Warm and hot drinks can help to loosen up the airways and relieve congestion. Honey is a natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, so adding a teaspoon of honey to a hot drink may further improve a person’s symptoms.

What are quick-relief medications for asthma?

Quick-relief medications give fast relief for tight, narrowed airways and the symptoms of coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness that happen with asthma.

Are there any home remedies for an asthma attack?

There are no home remedies for an asthma attack. Asthma is managed with medications, by avoiding triggers, and by creating an asthma action plan with your doctor. Keep a rescue inhaler on hand for immediate relief during an attack.

How do you treat asthma when you travel?

Take enough with you when you travel. Short-acting beta-agonists are the most common quick-relief drugs for treating asthma attacks. They can be used just before exercising to help prevent asthma symptoms caused by exercise. They work by relaxing the muscles of your airways, and this lets you breathe better during an attack.

How do you take rescue drugs for asthma?

You take them when you are coughing, wheezing, having trouble breathing, or having an asthma attack. They are also called rescue drugs. These medicines are called “bronchodilators” because they open (dilate) and help relax the muscles of your airways (bronchi). You and your doctor can make a plan for the quick-relief drugs that work for you.