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Asmanex Twisthaler - Inhaled Steroid for Asthma - Asmanex Twisthaler
Asmanex Twisthaler (generic name mometasone furoate) is an inhaled steroid for asthma treatment. It is what is known as a controller medicine and is used for long-term relief and prevention of asthma symptoms.

Qvar - Beclamethasone dipropionate - Proair HFA
Qvar, generic name beclamethasone dipropionate, is an inhaled steroid in a pressurized metered dose inhaler that is used to treat asthma. Inhaled steroids are a type of asthma medicine called controller medicines that reduce inflammation in the airways.

Xopenex - Levalbuterol - Quick Relief Inhaler
Xopenex, generic name levalbuterol, is a fast-acting quick-relief inhaler that is used to relieve acute asthma symptoms. Similar to Albuterol, this medication relaxes tight airways, relieving wheezing and shortness of breath.

Flovent - Fluticasone Propionate
Flovent, generic name fluticasone propionate, is an inhaled steroid that is used to treat asthma. Inhaled steroids like Flovent are a type of asthma medicine called controller medicines that reduce inflammation in the airways.

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