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How could i treat asthma without an inhaler?

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Inhaler: Never, you must allows have an inhaler, your your risking your life.

Answered 7/25/2013

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Not a good idea: Three decades ago pills containing theophylline were a common treatment. They are cousins to caffeine,were slow to work, had many side effects, seldom gained good control & required periodic blood tests for effective use.Today's inhalers take advantage of technical progress to deliver meds directly where needed, not every cell of the body. Asthma still kills patients every year.

Answered 2/15/2017

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Several options: In general the treatment for asthma includes: avoidance of triggers, medications and allergy vaccine therapy. The medications used can include pills and inhalers. The specific medications that may be used will depend upon one's individual asthma severity and response to treatment program.

Answered 4/28/2013

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