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Controller Medicines

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Updated: August 6, 2008

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Definition: Controller medicines are asthma medicines you take once or twice a day every day (as prescribed) to control and prevent asthma symptoms.

Controller medicines come in a variety of formats, but inhaled steroids are the most effective type. Other types include:

Also Known As: long-term medicines, preventive asthma medicines
Examples: Common examples are Budesonide, Advair, Xolair, Serevent, and Singulair.

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