Most people manage their asthma well by taking their preventer medicine every day, and using their reliever inhaler when they get symptoms.
But if you’re taking your preventer inhaler exactly as prescribed, and avoiding triggers like cigarette smoke, but still getting symptoms, your GP may consider an add-on treatment.
Leukotriene receptor antagonists, long-acting bronchodilators, and theophylline are all examples of add-on treatments that could help you manage your asthma better.
If your GP thinks you would benefit from an add-on treatment, they will talk through the best option for you.
Last updated January 2021
Next review due January 2024
