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What are the long-term management strategies for asthma?

My daughter was diagnosed with asthma. What are the long-term management strategies for asthma?

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Again , asthma is quite variable , but classically , extrinsic (allergy triggers) & intrinsic ( no triggers identified), frequently not seasonal , cold & foggy weather worsens). A special tag is aspirin ( NSAIDS) sensitive . Intrinsic asthma is usually year round & viral infections triggers. Intravenous , oral & finally , inhaled corticosteroids . Most chronic asthma is in need of chronic inhaled corticosteroids . The inhalation route is where the triggering inflammation exists and the serious side effects of iv or oral corticosteroids is avoided. Reflux and worsening asthma presents as nocturnal coughing .
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