collect the information over time so your doctor can see if the issue is getting worse and how often you have those symptoms.
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What Your Doctor Might Do
After listening to your symptoms, your doctor is likely to conduct a physical examination to assess the state of your breathing. Sometimes, your ineffective medication can put your respiratory system in distress so you need an emergency treatment with steroids. If the issue isn’t as severe, your doctor may prescribe a short-term course of rescue treatment that includes oral steroids. Steroids are great for reducing inflammation in your system that could be affecting your breathing.
Finally, your doctor might increase the dosage of your medication or add another one. For example, some people start out only needing an emergency inhaler that they use when they’re having a respiratory issue. If this isn’t enough anymore, the doctor may add a daily maintenance inhaler.
Not everyone will need to adjust their asthma treatment over time. If you’ve been experiencing the symptoms that are listed here, though, it’s time to talk to your doctor about re-assessing your medications. It can be dangerous to leave your asthma uncontrolled.