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Did you know that Asthma can be controlled?
In an effort to support the quality care our members expect, Exclusive Care will implement an Asthma Management Program on November 1. 2011. Navitus Health Solutions manages the prescription drug benefit for Exclusive Care members and will identify members who may be at increased risk for asthma-related complications, emergency department visits and hospitalization.
Most people with asthma should be able to sleep well, go to school and work every day, rarely need to use a rescue inhaler and exercise and play sports.
One of the most important ways to keep asthma controlled is to use a controller medication every day.
Controller medications help prevent asthma symptoms. They treat the swelling or inflammation that occurs in the airways. Use your controller medicine every day, as your physician prescribes, even when you feel fine. Examples of controller medications include Flovent, Asmanex, Pulmicort, Advair and Singulair.
Rescue medications are used during an asthma attack to quickly relax the airways. These help you breathe better fast, but do not treat the swelling in the airways. Controlled asthma generally means having to use a rescue inhaler no more than two (2) days a week. Examples of rescue medications include albuterol, Ventolin HFA, Maxair and Xopenex.