Are antihistamines for asthma control?

Sometimes: Whren asthma attacks are triggered by allergen, an antihistamine can be helpful. Recommend a non-centrally acting antihistamine like Claritin (loratadine) to prevent sedation. Talk t o you physician before your start any self-medication.

No harm: While antihistamines are safe for use in persons with asthma, the preferred asthma control medication is inhaled steroid inhaler or alternative is leukotriene antagonist like singulair (montelukast). In moderate to severe asthma an inhaled steroid is combined with a long-acting bronchodilator. For acute symptoms of asthma, inhaled albuterol is the treatment of choice.