[Continuous treatment of asthma. Modalities, indications, monitoring]

Long-term treatment must be considered in cases of chronic asthma. Its main purpose is to suppress or decrease the frequency of acute dyspneic episodes; however, it may be more difficult to improve the bronchial obstruction of the patients. In allergic broncho-pulmonary aspergillosis, the treatment aims to prevent irreversible bronchiectasis. The methods and surveillance of long-term treatment are discussed.