FAQ Category: Asthma Medication

• Is the asthma medication prescribed to my child safe?

  Yes, asthma medicines are safe when given by your child’s doctor. Be sure to follow the directions from your doctor…

• Are steroid inhalers safe?

  Steroid inhalers are different than the muscle-building steroids sometimes abused by athletes. This medicine is breathed in, so it only…

• How do I pay for it?

  You do not need to pay for this medicine. It is covered through your child’s Priority Partners benefits. There is…

• How can I get a ride to my child’s doctor?

  If you do not have a way to get to your child’s doctor, Priority Partners can help you get a…

• How do I remember to fill the prescription each month?

  Talk to your pharmacy about getting reminders. Most pharmacies will send refill reminders to you by call, text, or email…

• Does my child need to take their asthma medication?

  Yes, your child needs to take their asthma medicine as long as their doctor tells them to. Do not stop…

• I lost the prescription for my child’s asthma medication. What do I do?

  Call your child’s doctor to get a new prescription. Sometimes, they can send the prescription to your pharmacy, or they…

• What else can I do to help my child breathe easier?

  Avoid things that worsen your child’s asthma. Things that can make asthma worse are called triggers. Triggers can be dust,…

• How can I obtain a nebulizer?

  Call Priority Partners at 800-654-9728.