Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center – Birmingham, Alabama Asthma & Allergy Specialists
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Birmingham
Goals of Therapy
Asthma Action Plan
Control Medications

  - Corticosteroids

  - Non-Steroidal Anti-      Inflammatory

  - Theophylline

Prevention Medications

  - Leukotriene Modifiers

  - Long-Acting Beta2-Agonists

Rescue Medications

  - Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists

  - Anticholinergics

Peak Flow
Inhalers

  - Proper Spacer Usage

  - Inhalant Canister Calendar

 

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Rescue Medications

Rescue medications start working right away and the effects are generally shorter-lasting than control or prevention medications. They are generally used in case of an acute asthma attack to quickly relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, and wheezing. Read more about the rescue medications short-acting beta2-agonists and anticholinergics.

Learn more about rescue medications when you contact the Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center.

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Our Doctors:

Dr. Carolyn Comer
Dr. Weily Soong
Dr. Adina Kay Knight

For Appointments:

To schedule an appointment with Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center call (205) 871-9661

Our Homewood Location:

10 Old Montgomery Hwy.
Our Hwy 280 Location:

13521 Hwy 280

Our Hoover Location:

2010 Patton Chapel Rd.

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