[header] How to treat nocturnal asthma [title] Use quick-relief medications. [step] If you're suffering from an asthma attack, you'll need something to treat your symptoms as quickly as possible. Your doctor may recommend quick-relief medications, which are intended for short-term, as-needed use to relieve an active asthma attack. 
However, you are using these medications more than twice per week, then you may need other medications such as inhaled steroids. [substeps] Short-acting beta agonists are inhaled bronchodilators that help improve your lungs' function within minutes.