At the moment there is no complete cure. However there are several things you can do to make sure your asthma is managed as well as it possibly can be. This means being able to do the activities you want to and not avoiding them.

• Find a doctor who has a keen interest in asthma and have regular reviews of your asthma
• Ask your doctor for a written Asthma Action Plan
• Avoid things that make your asthma worse
• Know your asthma symptoms and how to treat them
• Make sure you use asthma medications correctly
• Inform your family about your asthma and how they can provide asthma first-aid
• Make sure you know your Asthma Score

For a review of the various asthma treatments available, go to the medication section of this website.

Getting the most from your asthma medications
The aim of delivery devices is to get the maximum amount of medication into your lungs with minimal side-effects. It's important to remember to:

• Care for and clean your medication devices
• Ensure that medication is left in your device. Many devices will show you exactly how much medication is left
• When using a puffer, use a spacer to minimise side-effects
• Make sure you're using your inhaler correctly. It's a good idea to have your technique regularly checked by your doctor, pharmacist or asthma educator

Asthma guidelines also recommend that the best way to use preventers is to use it consistently, not just when symptoms arise. By using a preventer every day, you will help prevent your airways from becoming inflamed in the first place. Scientific studies have shown that using your preventer in this way may help reduce the number of symptoms you experience. ¹⁶