What is a step in asthma management listed in the material?

• A. Take quick-relief asthma meds
• B. Do not seek help
• C. Avoid any medications
• D. Avoid breathing exercises

Answer: (A)

Quick-relief medications provide rapid airway opening during an asthma flare and are a key immediate step in management. These medications, usually a short-acting beta-agonist like albuterol, relax the smooth muscles surrounding the airways, so breathing improves within minutes. They’re used as needed to relieve current symptoms and can also be taken before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. This is the best choice because it reflects an active measure you take to promptly control symptoms, rather than avoiding treatment or delaying care. Other options describe not seeking help or avoiding medications, which would leave symptoms unmanaged, and while breathing exercises can support control, they don’t replace the need for quick-relief meds during an attack. If symptoms persist after using a quick-relief inhaler, seek medical help promptly.