Asthma is a common chronic condition that can be life-threatening when left untreated. So what is the best treatment?A combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and formoterol is recommended in the latest global guidelines.A review of the evidence backs this up – finding a proactive combo is more effective at reducing symptoms than a single quick-relief medication.GuestProfessor Christine Jenkins, head of the respiratory group at The George Institute for Global HealthReferencesInhaled Reliever Therapies for Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2024 update of the Global Strategy for Asthma Management and PreventionCan't stop sneezing? What to do when hay fever hits - What's That Rash?
Asthma is a common chronic condition that can be life-threatening when left untreated. So what is the best treatment? A combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and formoterol is recommended in the latest global guidelines. A review of the evidence backs this up – finding a proactive combo is more effective at reducing symptoms than a single quick-relief medication. Guest Professor Christine Jenkins, head of the respiratory group at The George Institute for Global Health References Inhaled Reliever Therapies for Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 2024 update of the Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention Can't stop sneezing? What to do when hay fever hits - What's That Rash?