Asthma Score | What does control mean? | Medications

	What does control mean? Why maintaining control is important Tips for asthma control Monitoring Medications Relievers Preventers Symptom controllers Combination medication Controlling the triggers Smoking and asthma What is asthma? Talking to your doctor? Print this page Remember to update your SMS or Email Reminder preferences to receive notification of your Asthma Score Rewards. ^{5, 15} As the name suggests, combination medication is a combination of two treatments in the same device. If your doctor feels you need both a preventer and a symptom controller, combination medication is the simplest and most convenient way to take them. Discuss with your doctor if combination medication is suitable for you.

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