What are medicines available for asthma?

Question

medicines that could totally remove fluids from the lungs?

Answer 1

No medications remove "fluids" from the lungs. Though medications will break up congestion, then you can hack it out (good times), also there is medication that will prevent mucus from being produced. There are bronchodialators, anti-cholinergics, steroids, leukotriene inhibitors, mast cell inhibitors, blah blah blah. Normally you start out on Albuterol, then move to a Budesonide or a Proventil and onward and upward to such fun things like theophylline. But as far as removing "fluids" (aka mucus) you're looking at either hacking it up or having a large needle puncture your lung and suck it out (also good times).

Answer 2

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Answer 3

used on a regular basis to prevent attacks, not for treatment during an attack.
inhaled steroids (Azmacort, Vanceril, AeroBid, Flovent) prevent inflammation
leukotriene inhibitors (Singulair, Accolate)
long-acting bronchodilators (Foradil, Serevent) help open airways
cromolyn sodium (Intal) or nedocromil sodium
aminophylline or theophylline (not used as frequently as in the past)
combination of anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator, using either separate inhalers or a single inhaler (Advair Diskus)
anti-IgE therapy (Xolair), a new injection treatment used in patients with more severe asthma
Quick relief (rescue) medications -- used to relieve symptoms during an attack.
short-acting bronchodilators (Proventil, Ventolin, Xopenex, and others)
oral or intravenous corticosteroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone) stabilize severe episodes ...People with mild asthma (infrequent attacks) may use relief medication as needed. Those with persistent asthma should take control medications on a regular basis to prevent symptoms from occurring. A severe asthma attack requires a medical evaluation and may require hospitalization, oxygen, and intravenous medications.

A peak flow meter, a simple device to measure lung volume, can be used at home to help you "see an attack coming" and take the appropriate action, sometimes even before any symptoms appear. If you are not monitoring asthma on a regular basis, an attack can take you by surprise.

Peak flow measurements can help show when medication is needed, or other action needs to be taken. Peak flow values of 50-80% of an individual’s personal best indicate a moderate asthma attack, while values below 50% indicate a severe attack.

Answer 4

Nothing can completely dry out the lungs, but bronchiodilators and anti-inflammatory drugs are the two classes of drugs used in the control of asthma. Below is a link to a good site with a lot of information on both classes.

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/10/1660_51069?z=1660_51062_6507_00_20