Combination Medications: Long-Term Control Medications
A newer treatment for some lung diseases like asthma combines an inhaled steroid with a long-acting beta agonist. In studies, a combination medicine like this reduced asthma symptoms and improved lung function. It is a convenient way to take these two medicines, which are both helpful in controlling, moderate to severe asthma.
Common combination asthma medications include:
- Advair (combination of salmeterol and fluticasone)
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- Opens the airways in the lung by relaxing smooth muscle around the airways
- Prevents inflammation and reduces swelling inside the airways
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- Available as a dry powder inhaler
- Usually prescribed to take 2 times every day
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This information has been approved by David Tinkelman, MD (February 2006).
