There are primarily two ways to get relief from Asthma, long term medication and quick relief medicines. Long term medication includes oral medication and inhaled cortico-steroids, whereas quick relief medicines include inhaled beta2-agonists, oral medications and nebulizers.

Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchi or the airways to the lungs, which results in narrowing of the airways. This leads to tightening of the chest, coughing and difficulty in breathing.