Asthma Management

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Long-acting β-Agonist (LABA)

LABA includes: Salmeterol or Formoterol

  • The use of LABA has been suggested in patients poorly controlled on low to medium dosed inhaled corticosteroids
  • The benefit versus the risk of the using LABA has been debated
  • LABA should not be used in acute attacks
  • LABA should be used in the long-term treatment of asthma in conjunction with inhaled corticosteroids [13]

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