Asthma/COPD Treatment

Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are long-term conditions that constrict the sufferer’s airways and make it difficult for them to breathe. While the conditions are slightly different, both display symptoms of chronic coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Suffering from breathing problems at some point in your life is very common and you’ll find effective treatments for whichever condition ails you, in our wide range of medications.

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Yes. You can buy asthma treatments online at UK Meds. If you require a treatment for asthma and wish to purchase your treatment online, you can do so. Simply complete an online consultation and once it has been reviewed by our independent pharmacist prescriber you will be issued with a prescription for the medication, providing that your consultation is approved.

You should always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider prior to starting any treatment as they can ensure that it is suitable for your individual requirements.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease (long-term), that usually begins during childhood, and leads sufferers to have trouble breathing, as well as fits of coughing and wheezing. If you have Asthma, you’ll notice that certain things act as triggers, such as dust, pollutants, pollen, smoke, animal fur and exercise. The triggers for Asthma inflame the bronchioles (which are very sensitive) and bring on what’s known as an asthma attack; a sharp increase in the severity of symptoms.

The reason that Asthma sufferers have such difficulties breathing is because the condition constricts the airways to the lungs. The muscles tighten, the wall becomes inflamed and swollen, and there is an increased amount of phlegm, which all leads to a much smaller passage for air to enter and exit through, than that of a healthy person.

While we know what Asthma is and how it occurs, it’s not really known what causes the condition to develop in the first place. Some research suggests that you may be born with a predisposition that increases your risk of developing it, while other evidence suggests it could be hereditary or related to genetics.

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Like Asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a disease that affects your ability to breathe, and emphysema and chronic bronchitis both fall under this umbrella term. Unlike Asthma, COPD is progressive rather than just chronic, which means it worsens over time, often due to lifestyle factors such as smoking.

The symptoms of the condition are the same as Asthma and are due to the same reasons; inflamed airways, excessive mucus and sometimes also damaged alveolar (air sacs in the lungs). We can trace the cause backwards more easily though, as it’s usually down to cigarette smoke in developed countries, and pollution in developing ones.

Asthma Inhaler / COPD Inhaler

The diseases can be quite different, but treatment is normally the same because the symptoms are too. You’ll find a range of medications to treat breathing problems at UK Meds, with clear-to-follow instructions regarding use of an inhaler (for those who’ve never used one before). The ideal treatment will mainly depend on the condition you are suffering from, as some medications are suitable for both, while others are tailored purely for either Asthma or COPD.

The inhalers usually contain bronchodilators (to open the airways) and corticosteroids (to reduce inflammation), but these will be in a variety of doses to treat varying severities. Treatment options also differ based on whether the inhaler is for long-term, ongoing treatment or to act as a rescue in the event of an attack of breathlessness.

As well as medication, you can also help yourself to manage your illness by being careful with your lifestyle choices. So quitting smoking will greatly improve your ability to breathe, and exercise should be done with caution.

There are a lot of different asthma treatments available which can be quite confusing - each treatment has it's own active ingredients, method of application and dosages. Take a look at the handy comparison table below to see a summary of the various asthma treatments available at UK Meds to give you a better understanding of each one:

Product ImageAsthma Treatment NameActive IngredientsAvailable dosesFormPrescription Required
VentolinVentolinSalbutamol100mcg, 200mcgInhalerYes
SalamolSalamolSalbutamol Sulfate100mcgInhalerYes
Clenil ModuliteClenil ModuliteBeclometasone dipropionate50mcg, 100mcg, 200mcg, 250mcgInhalerYes
MontelukastMontelukastMontelukast Sodium10mcgTabletYes
SeretideSeretideSalmeterol / Fluticasone propionate50mcg, 100mcg, 125mg, 250mcg, 500mcgInhalerYes
AtroventAtroventIpratropium bromide20mcgInhalerYes
Fostair NEXThalerFostair NEXThalerBeclometasone dipropionate anhydrous / formoterol fumarate dihydrate100/6mcg, 200/6mcgInhalerYes
CarbocisteineCarbocisteineCarbocisteine375mgCapsulesYes
Relvar ElliptaRelvar ElliptaFluticasone furoate / vilanterol92/22mcg, 184/22mcgInhalerYes
QvarQvarBeclometasone Dipropionate50mcg, 100mcgInhalerYes
Symbicort TurbohalerSymbicort TurbohalerBudesonide / formoterol fumarate dihydrate100/6mcg, 200/6mcg, 400/12mcgInhalerYes
DuoResp SpiromaxDuoResp SpiromaxBudesonide / formoterol fumarate dihydrate160/4.5mcg, 320/9mcgInhalerYes
FlutiformFlutiformFluticasone propionate / formoterol fumarate dihydrate125/5mcg, 250/10mcgInhalerYes
FlixotideFlixotideFluticasone propionate50mcg, 100mcg, 250mcgInhalerYes
Spiriva RespimatSpiriva RespimatTiotropium2.5mcgInhalerYes
BricanylBricanylTerbutaline Sulfate500mcgInhalerYes
Pulmicort TurbohalerPulmicort TurbohalerBudesonide100mcg, 200mcg, 400mcgInhalerYes
SerefloSerefloSalmeterol / Fluticasone propionate25/125mcg, 25/250mcgInhalerYes
AlvescoAlvescoCiclesonide80mcg, 160mcgInhalerYes
SirduplaSirduplaSalmeterol / Fluticasone propionate25/125mcg, 25/250mcgInhalerYes
Airomir AutohalerAiromir AutohalerSalbutamol Sulfate100mcg/puffInhalerYes
Spiolto RespimatSpiolto RespimatTiotropium / Olodaterol2.5/2.5mcgInhalerYes
KelhaleKelhaleBeclometasone Dipropionate50mcg, 100mcgInhalerYes
Incurse ElliptaIncurse ElliptaUmeclidinium (Umeclidinium bromide)55mcgInhalerYes
SereventSereventSalmeterol25mcg Evohaler, 50mcg AccuhalerInhalerYes
AirFluSal MDIAirFluSal MDISalmeterol (as salmeterol xinafoate) / fluticasone propionate25/125mcg, 25/250mcgInhalerYes
Fostair InhalerFostair InhalerBeclometasone dipropionate / formoterol fumarate dihydrate100/6mcg, 200/6mcgInhalerYes
Luforbec InhalerLuforbec InhalerBeclometasone dipropionate / formoterol fumarate dihydrate100/6mcg, 200/6mcgInhalerYes
Striverdi RespimatStriverdi RespimatTiotropium2.5mcgInhalerYes
Aerivio SpiromaxAerivio SpiromaxSalmeterol / fluticasone propionate50/500mcgInhalerYes

Can asthma go away?

Many asthma patients as the question "can asthma go away"?. The truth is that whilst some people may experience a reduction in asthma symptoms over time, it is unlikely that asthma will go away completely without any medical intervention.

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