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Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medications that prevent and reduce swelling inside the airways and decrease the amount of mucous in the lungs. Commonly prescribed corticosteroid inhalers include: Aerobid, Azmacort, Beclovent, Flovent, Pulmicort and Vanceril. Inhaled corticosteroids are frequently taken with a metered dose inhaler. When taken at the proper doses, they are considered safe medications that work well for patients with persistent asthma. Although no medicine is without the chance of side effects, when used as prescribed by a trained physician, these products often give asthma patients dramatic benefits which outweighs potential side effects. They can reduce the sensitivity of the airways to asthma triggers, and help to prevent swelling and inflammation in the airways. Please Note: Corticosteroid inhalers are NOT the same as the steroids used by some athletes. Inhaled corticosteroids can be used in children as young as 3 years of age when used with a spacing chamber. Corticosteroids DO NOT stop an acute asthma attack. Rather they usually take several weeks to reach maximum effectiveness to help prevent acute attacks or diminish the severity of attacks.		Medications » Antihistamines » Oral Decongestants » Nose Sprays » Lung Inhalers » Non-Steroidal Lung Sprays » Bronchodilators » Using a Meter Dose Inhaler » Differences in Steroids » Leukrotiene Modifiers