Asthma treatment usually involves two classes of asthma medication
, quick-relief or rescue medications used to treat asthma attacks, and long-term control asthma medicines used to manage chronic symptoms and limit or prevent attacks. Too many teens rely on rescue asthma inhalers to manage their symptoms, and should be made aware of the importance of preventative asthma medications to avoid lung inflammation. Asthma medications are typically provided in a metered-dose asthma inhaler or as dry powder asthma inhalers.