inhaler types - #17287

I started using an inhaler about 5 years ago when I first got diagnosed with asthma. It was mild at first, so I didn't even use it daily. But last year, after a really bad flu, my breathing got worse, like I couldn't go up a few stairs without wheezing. So my doctor switched me to a different inhaler. First, it was a blue one, then a red one, then some weird powder thing that I had to twist and inhale. Honestly, I never understood the different inhaler types, and no one really explained it properly. I just used whatever I was given. Now, I'm just frustrated. Every time I go to the doctor, they tell me to try a new one. Some of them give me a dry throat, some make my heart race like crazy, and some feel like they do absolutely nothing. One of them had steroids, and I started gaining weight fast, so I stopped it on my own. I know I shouldn't, but no one warned me that it could do that! I heard from a friend that Ayurveda has ways to help asthma without relying so much on inhalers. I don’t want to suddenly stop them, but I at least want to reduce my dependency. I feel like these inhaler types are just temporary fixes, and I want something that actually makes my lungs stronger or more stable. I read a little about things like turmeric, black pepper, and some breathing exercises, but I'm not sure if they actually work for someone like me. Would Ayurveda be able to help with long-term lung health? Do people actually reduce their inhaler use with Ayurvedic treatments? And if I do try something Ayurvedic, can I still use my inhaler when I need it, or do I have to stop completely? Also, why do different inhaler types have different effects? Are they really treating my asthma or just suppressing symptoms?