Do you have any good asthma treatments?

Im not having an asthma attack but ive had asthma my entire life (since i was 10 days old) and right now im sick which makes it even worse than normally. Ive taken my inhaler and sat by the shower for 30 mins (for the steam) which normally makes it better but i cant get this annoying cough (and yes the cough goes along with the asthma) to go away and i cant seem to start breathing normally agian.

Asthma can be life threatening so you really need to be prepared in case you have an attack.
The cough you're experiencing could be an indication that the treatment you're using isn't working and the asthma attack is worsening (this is how it effects me).
Sometimes steam inhaled from a bowl (with menthol in it) with a towel over your head MIGHT help a little but once the attack starts there's little chance it'll give you any relief.
If your reliever hasn't helped, do you have a nebulizer? If not, it's a good idea to buy one as this can save you a trip to the hospital if it's not a severe attack.
Being asthmatic already your doctor should have sat down with you and made out an 'asthma action plan' of what you're to do when you have a bad attack.
An asthma action plan is a written set of instructions that assists you to manage your asthma at different times. Your plan should help you to:
Recognise worsening asthma symptoms
Start treatment quickly
Seek the right medical assistance
You need to know what triggers your attacks so you can hopefully avoid them or at least be prepared. Some of the triggers can be:
Colds and flu
Exposure to cigarette smoke
Exercise/activity
Inhaled allergens (e.g. pollens, moulds, animal dander and dust mites)
Environmental (e.g. dust, pollution, wood smoke, bush fires)
Changes in temperature and weather
Certain medications (e.g. aspirin)
Chemicals and strong smells (e.g. perfumes, cleaners)
Emotional factors (e.g. laughter, stress)
Some foods and food preservatives, flavourings and colourings
Every person's asthma is different. Not all people will have the same triggers, nor will they react to every trigger listed above. You may not always know what triggers your asthma. It's helpful to identify triggers in order to avoid them however this is not always possible (e.g. colds and flu).
ASTHMA FIRST AID PLAN
Step 1. Sit upright and have someone stay with you
Step 2. Without delay take 4 separate puffs of your reliever (
The medication is best taken one puff at a time via a spacer device
Take 4 breaths from the spacer after each puff of medication.
3. Wait 4 minutes.
If there is little or no improvement repeat steps 2 and 3.
Step 4. If there is still no improvement call an ambulance immediately (DIAL 911).
If you can't call an ambulance have someone take you to the ER urgently.
Continuously repeat steps 2 and 3 while waiting for the ambulance.
Unfortunately asthma can't be cured, but it can be controlled.

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Chronic asthmatic for over 30 years.