Which of the following is a treatment option for Feline Asthma?

• A. Corticosteroids
• B. Bronchodilators
• C. Antihistamines
• D. Antibiotics

Answer: (A)

Controlling airway inflammation is the main goal in feline asthma management. Corticosteroids address that inflammation directly, reducing airway edema, mucus production, eosinophilic inflammation, and bronchial hyperreactivity. They’re used for long-term control, either systemically for more severe cases or via inhalation (like fluticasone) to minimize systemic side effects while keeping anti-inflammatory effects in the airways. Bronchodilators are great for rapid relief of bronchoconstriction and can be part of a plan, but they do not treat the underlying inflammation. Antihistamines have limited, inconsistent benefit in cats with asthma, and antibiotics aren’t used to treat asthma itself unless a secondary bacterial infection is present. So the best choice is corticosteroids because they target the fundamental inflammatory process driving feline asthma.