Table 1 Anti-asthmatic agents

SABA (Salbutamol, fenoterol);

ICS (beclomethasone, fluticasone, flunisolide, budesonide);

LABA (formeterol, salmeterol, fixed association budesonide/formoterol, fixed association fluticasone/salmeterol);

Metered dose inhalers Dry powder inhalers

Chromones (Cromolyn Sodium, Nedocromil Sodium);

Anticholinergics (ipratropium bromide, oxitropium bromide).

Theophyllines;

LTRA (montelukast, zaphirlukast), not as exclusive therapy;

Oral

Steroids, not as exclusive therapy.