Asthma Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

Minimize exposure to triggers, maintain overall lung health, and prevent symptom exacerbation.

Identify and avoid asthma triggers· Pollen, dust, mould, pet dander· High levels of air pollution, cold air· Exercise (with proper pre-medication/warm-up)
Adhere to a personal asthma action plan· Regular check-ups (at least annually)· Proper inhaler technique training
Maintain overall health· Regular, moderate exercise (as tolerated)· Healthy diet, stress management

ConsultPulmonologistAllergistGeneral Practitioner

Medicinal Treatment

Control airway inflammation, open airways, and prevent asthma attacks through consistent medication use.

Inhaled medications· Reliever inhalers (e.g., blue reliever, AIR inhalers) for immediate symptom relief· Preventer inhalers (e.g., MART inhalers, separate preventer inhalers) for daily symptom control and prevention
Oral medications· Leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast) to reduce inflammation· Oral corticosteroids for short-term control of severe exacerbations
Advanced therapies for severe asthma· Biological therapies (injectable medications) targeting specific inflammatory pathways· Nebulized medications for high-dose delivery during attacks

ConsultPulmonologistGeneral PractitionerPharmacist

Surgical Treatment

Address severe, refractory asthma or related conditions through procedural interventions to improve lung function and reduce symptom severity.

Bronchial Thermoplasty· A minimally invasive procedure for severe, uncontrolled asthma that uses heat to reduce the amount of smooth muscle in the airways, making them less prone to constriction.
Emergency Airway Management· In life-threatening asthma attacks, procedural interventions like intubation and mechanical ventilation may be necessary to support breathing.
Surgical Correction of Contributing Conditions· Procedures for co-existing conditions that exacerbate asthma, such as severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

ConsultPulmonologistThoracic SurgeonEmergency Physician

Ayurvedic Treatment

Balance Vata and Kapha doshas, strengthen respiratory function, reduce inflammation, and improve overall vitality through natural therapies.

Herbal remedies· Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) for bronchodilation and expectorant properties· Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects· Pippali (Piper longum) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) to support respiratory health
Panchakarma therapies· Vamana (therapeutic emesis) to eliminate excess Kapha from the respiratory tract· Virechana (therapeutic purgation) for detoxification and balancing Pitta dosha
Dietary and lifestyle recommendations· Avoiding cold, heavy, and processed foods· Practicing specific yoga asanas and Pranayama (breathing exercises) to strengthen lung capacity

ConsultAyurvedic Physician

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Lifestyle Modifications

Minimize exposure to triggers, maintain overall lung health, and prevent symptom exacerbation.

Identify and avoid asthma triggers· Pollen, dust, mould, pet dander· High levels of air pollution, cold air· Exercise (with proper pre-medication/warm-up)

Adhere to a personal asthma action plan· Regular check-ups (at least annually)· Proper inhaler technique training

Maintain overall health· Regular, moderate exercise (as tolerated)· Healthy diet, stress management

ConsultPulmonologistAllergistGeneral Practitioner

Medicinal Treatment

Control airway inflammation, open airways, and prevent asthma attacks through consistent medication use.

Inhaled medications· Reliever inhalers (e.g., blue reliever, AIR inhalers) for immediate symptom relief· Preventer inhalers (e.g., MART inhalers, separate preventer inhalers) for daily symptom control and prevention

Oral medications· Leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast) to reduce inflammation· Oral corticosteroids for short-term control of severe exacerbations

Advanced therapies for severe asthma· Biological therapies (injectable medications) targeting specific inflammatory pathways· Nebulized medications for high-dose delivery during attacks

ConsultPulmonologistGeneral PractitionerPharmacist

Surgical Treatment

Address severe, refractory asthma or related conditions through procedural interventions to improve lung function and reduce symptom severity.

Bronchial Thermoplasty· A minimally invasive procedure for severe, uncontrolled asthma that uses heat to reduce the amount of smooth muscle in the airways, making them less prone to constriction.

Emergency Airway Management· In life-threatening asthma attacks, procedural interventions like intubation and mechanical ventilation may be necessary to support breathing.

Surgical Correction of Contributing Conditions· Procedures for co-existing conditions that exacerbate asthma, such as severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

ConsultPulmonologistThoracic SurgeonEmergency Physician

Ayurvedic Treatment

Balance Vata and Kapha doshas, strengthen respiratory function, reduce inflammation, and improve overall vitality through natural therapies.

Herbal remedies· Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) for bronchodilation and expectorant properties· Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects· Pippali (Piper longum) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) to support respiratory health

Panchakarma therapies· Vamana (therapeutic emesis) to eliminate excess Kapha from the respiratory tract· Virechana (therapeutic purgation) for detoxification and balancing Pitta dosha

Dietary and lifestyle recommendations· Avoiding cold, heavy, and processed foods· Practicing specific yoga asanas and Pranayama (breathing exercises) to strengthen lung capacity

ConsultAyurvedic Physician

Asthma Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Ayurvedic Treatment

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About This Disease

Asthma Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Ayurvedic Treatment

Contents

Specialists

About This Disease