Oxis is used to treat asthma and shortness of breath, but it must be accompanied by corticosteroid medications given through the nose. This treatment is recommended for patients with treatable bronchial obstruction, as well as for individuals who suffer from nocturnal asthma attacks.
Oxis is also used as a sustained treatment for bronchospasm in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition,
Oxis may be used when needed in some cases to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.