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Asthma preventers and asthma relievers

What is an asthma preventer and how is it different from an asthma reliever?

Dr Joel Ten, GP and spokesperson for the National Asthma Council Australia, explains the difference between asthma preventers and asthma relievers, and how both are essential for people diagnosed with asthma.

Using your asthma preventer as your doctor prescribes can reduce the frequency and severity of your asthma attacks, and helps to improve lung health. Asthma preventers are needed for people who use their asthma relievers more than once or twice a month.

Visit your GP today to reassess your use of asthma preventer medications.

Learn more about asthma medicines and using your medicines correctly.