Understanding Your Asthma Part 1: Introduction to Asthma

Asthma is a common chronic disease that affects breathing. Asthmatic patients can experience difficulty breathing sometimes due to exposure to certain triggers that cause their airways to narrow. Although there is no known cure for asthma, there are many different types of medication for controlling it. This video series will introduce you to what asthma is and the treatment methods available. PART 2: Reliever Medication PART 3: Steroid Medication PART 4: Combination Medication PART 5: Prednisone This video was made by Dr. Mark Inman and Chan Mi Kim Copyright McMaster University 2016 Please let us know if you have any comments or questions regarding the contents of this video.