Asthma remedies such as Budesonide and Salbutamol can be found in the popular pharmacy and purchased for free to control the disease, relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing when breathing.
These remedies should be prescribed by the pulmonologist, according to the severity of the symptoms and the number of times they arise, also taking into account the intensity of the asthma attacks that the person presents and therefore the treatment of asthma may not be exactly the same for all.
Common Asthma Remedies
The main remedies for asthma control are bronchodilators that facilitate the entry of air and anti-inflammatory corticosteroids that decrease chronic inflammation. Some examples are:
1. Bronchodilators for Asthma
Bronchodilators are medicines that dilate the bronchi of the lungs, facilitating the entry of air but can be classified as:
Short-acting, with effect between 4 and 6 hours:
- Examples: Salbutamol or Fenoterol
- Indication: should be used during the asthma crisis because they dilate the bronchi, facilitating the entry of air into the lungs quickly
- Side effects: tremor in the hands, restlessness, nervousness, heart palpitations, headache and arrhythmia
Long-acting, effective for 12 hours:
- Examples: Salmeterol or Formoterol
- Indication: should be used daily to treat and control asthma but never in asthma attacks. These remedies dilate the bronchi, making it easier for air to enter the lungs
- Side effects: tremor in the hands, restlessness, nervousness, heart palpitations, headache and arrhythmia
2. Corticosteroids and anti-inflammatories for asthma
Corticosteroids are used in the case of asthma because they fight the chronic inflammation present in the lungs of the asthmatic. These should be used daily for asthma control and asthma crisis prevention.
- Examples of inhalers: Beclomethasone, Fluticasone, Budesonide, Mometasone, Ciclesonide
- Examples of tablets: Prednisone, Prednisolone, Deflazacort
- Injection Examples: Methylprednisolone and Hydrocortisone
Usually the doctor indicates the use of an inhalation medicine, popularly known as asthma 'bombilla', which contains a bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid, which facilitates the treatment and control of the disease. So the person only needs to have around only 1 medicine that can be used every day before bed and whenever you feel short of breath during the day. See the step by step how to use the asthma bomb correctly.
Other medications that can also be used to control asthma are Anticholinergics such as Ipatropium Bromide (Atrovent) or Tiotropium Bromide (Spiriva) that relax the muscles of the lungs to relieve the sensation of shortness of breath, and also the Xanthines that should be used in tablet or injection form, such as Theophylline, Aminophylline or Bamifiline.
Remedies for Asthma in Pregnancy
The remedies to control asthma in pregnancy may be exactly the same as the woman used before she became pregnant. However, the most common is that asthma symptoms become weaker during pregnancy and therefore the doctor may substitute the medication or indicate a lower dose, but this does not indicate that the remedies can not be used during pregnancy or may harm the pregnancy. It just indicates that there is no need for the woman to use a larger dose than her body actually needs.
What Are Free Asthma Remedies
The popular pharmacy provides most of the asthma remedies for free. Some examples are: Budesonide, fenoterol bromide, Formoterol, Salmeterol, ipratropium bromide, beclomethasone dipropionate and salbutamol sulphate. To purchase these free or very low-priced medicines, simply go to a consultation by the SUS and go to the popular pharmacy with identification documents such as identity and CPF and the prescription prescribed by the SUS doctor.
Natural Remedies For Asthma
Natural remedies, made with herbs, can help fight the symptoms of asthma by reducing inflammation of the bronchial tubes and improving breathing. Some medicinal plants that can be used to complement the clinical treatment of asthma are:
| Sweet Broomstick | Linden tree | Ginkgo-biloba | Licorice | Golden rod |
| Radish | Hypericão | Canforeiro | Thyme | Lavender |
| Uxi-yellow | Evening Primp | Celandine | Willow tree | Rorela |
For tea : Boil 1 cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of the medicinal plant, cover and let stand for 3 minutes. Strain and drink then, when it is warm.
To use these medicinal plants one should prepare a tea with one of them and take it daily to complement the use of the medicines prescribed by the doctor. See other examples of Home Remedies for Asthma.
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