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Figure 1: Figure showing the stepwise treatment of bronchial asthma in adults [29]. RABA = rapid-acting beta-2 agent: fenoterol, salbutamol, terbutaline (all three are also short-acting beta-2 agents ( SABAs)). Formoterol has a rapid onset of action but long- lasting effects, so it also belongs to the LABA group. LABA = long-acting beta-2 agent: formoterol and salmeterol. ICS = inhaled corticosteroid: beclomethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, fluticasone, mometasone. prn = as required (reliever).