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List of Treatments for Asthma

See what members are saying about asthma treatments, the side effects to expect, and the drug basics.

All treatment information is medically reviewed · June 25, 2026

Accolate (Zafirlukast)

Overview
Accolate is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children 5 years of age and older. Accolate is also referred to by its drug name…

Advair Diskus (Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol)

Overview
Advair Diskus is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a twice-daily treatment for asthma in people aged 4 and older. Advair Diskus is a combination drug composed of…

Airsupra (Albuterol and Budesonide) for Asthma

Airsupra (albuterol and budesonide) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults 18 years and older with asthma. It is used as needed to treat or prevent airway tightening and to help reduce the risk of asthma attacks.

Alvesco (Ciclesonide)

Overview
Alvesco is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for maintenance treatment of asthma in people 12 years of age and older. Alvesco is not indicated for rescue usage during…

Antihistamines

Overview
Antihistamines are medications that block the production of a chemical called histamine, which the body releases as a response to foreign substances — including allergens. Antihistamines help with symptoms…

Arnuity Ellipta (Fluticasone Furoate)

Overview
Arnuity Ellipta is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Arnuity Ellipta is also referred to by its drug…

Asmanex (Mometasone furoate)

Overview
Asmanex is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for maintenance treatment of asthma. Asmanex is indicated for use in people 5 years of age and older. Asmanex is not…

Atrovent (Ipratropium bromide)

Overview
Atrovent is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including…

Azmacort (Triamcinolone acetonide)

The Azmacort brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Azmacort is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to…

Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone furoate/Vilanterol)

Overview
Breo Ellipta is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for daily maintenance treatment of asthma in people 18 or older. Breo Ellipta helps prevent bronchospasms. Breo Ellipta…

Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyrrolate/Formoterol Fumarate) for Asthma

Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide maintenance treatment for asthma in adults and children ages 12 and older.

Bronchial thermoplasty

Overview
Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure that opens the airways to treat symptoms of severe persistent asthma. Bronchial thermoplasty uses thermal to shrink the smooth muscles that control your airways. With…

Cinqair (Reslizumab)

Overview
Cinqair is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe asthma in people 18 years of age and older. Cinqair is also referred to by its drug name, reslizumab…

Dulera (Mometasone/Formoterol)

Overview
Dulera is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for maintenance treatment of asthma for people age 5 and older. Dulera is not indicated for rescue usage during acute…

Dupixent (Dupilumab)

Overview
Dupixent is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in people age 12 and older with moderate to severe asthma that is not adequately controlled with other…

Exdensur (Depemokimab-Ulaa)

Overview
Exdensur is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma in adults and children aged 12 and older who have an eosinophilic phenotype (a type of…

Fasenra (Benralizumab)

Overview
Fasenra is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Fasenra is also referred to by its drug name…

Flovent (Fluticasone Propionate)

Overview
Flovent is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children four years of age and older. Flovent is also referred to by its drug name…

Nucala (Mepolizumab)

Overview
Nucala is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Nucala is also known by its drug name, mepolizumab…

Omlyclo (Omalizumab-Igec)

Overview
Omlyclo is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe persistent asthma in adults and children aged 6 and older. It is prescribed for individuals who have a…

Oral steroids

Overview
Corticosteroids, often referred to simply as steroids, are medications that mimic certain hormones produced in the brain that suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body. Oral steroids work by…

ProAir (Albuterol sulfate)

Overview
ProAir is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent or treat bronchospasm in people aged 4 or older with reversible obstructive airway disease. ProAir is also…

Pulmicort Flexhaler (Budesonide)

Overview
Pulmicort Flexhaler is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children six years of age and older. Pulmicort Flexhaler is also known by its drug…

Qvar (Beclomethasone dipropionate)

Overview
Qvar is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in people aged 5 years and older. Qvar is also referred to by its drug name, beclomethasone dipropionate
Qvar…

Singulair (Montelukast)

Overview
Singulair is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children 12 months of age and older. Singulair is also referred to by its drug name…

Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium bromide)

Overview
Spiriva Respimat is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in people aged 12 years and older. Spiriva is also referred to by its drug name, tiotropium…

Stop smoking

Overview
People with asthma have airway passages that swell and narrow during an asthma attack. Although asthma triggers vary for different people, one very common trigger is cigarette smoke. One of the best ways to make…

Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol)

Overview
Symbicort is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of asthma in people age 6 or older. Symbicort helps prevent bronchospasm. Symbicort is not indicated for…

Tezspire (Tezepelumab-Ekko)

Overview
Tezspire is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the add-on maintenance treatment of severe asthma in adults and children aged 12 years and older. It is intended for individuals whose…

Theo-24 (Theophylline)

Overview
Theo-24 is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the symptoms of reversible airflow diseases such as asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older…

Trelegy (Fluticasone furoate/ Umeclidinium /Vilanterol)

Overview
Trelegy is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for daily maintenance treatment for people with asthma age 18 or older. Trelegy helps prevent bronchospasms. Trelegy cannot…

Ventolin HFA (Albuterol sulfate)

Overview
Ventolin HFA is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people ages 4 and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. Ventolin is…

Xolair (Omalizumab)

Overview
Xolair is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults and children 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe asthma that is not controlled adequately with…

Xopenex HFA (Levalbuterol tartrate)

Overview
Xopenex HFA is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent and treat bronchospasms for people with reversible obstructive airway disease ages 4 and older. Xopenex is…

Zyflo (Zileuton)

Overview
Zyflo is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Zyflo is also referred to by its drug name, zileuton
Zyflo…

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