Inhalers For Asthma
The invention of the inhaler pump has transformed the treatment of asthmatic patients considerably. This inhaler can be used by both adults and children, and allows the medicine to travel directly to the lungs, opening up the airways which can be used at any time it is needed. There are quite a few different types of inhalers to treat asthma. Two common types are the dry powder inhalers and the metered-dose inhalers.
Utilizing the asthma inhaler is but a part of the treatment plan that may also require checking the lung function with the help of a peak flow meter as well as to get rid of asthma triggers. Knowing about the asthma inhaler that is available for use as well as knowing how to use them will help manage the asthma and get the best from the available treatment plan. The metered-dose inhaler uses a chemical propellant to get the medication out of the inhaler which may require squeezing or direct inhalation. The dry powder inhalers do not contain chemical propellants to force out the medication from the inhaler but rather releases when inhaled and it is faster than the metered-dose inhaler.
The asthma inhaler is used to provide the asthmatic with different asthma medications. Some of these medications are for long-term control, while others provide instant relief. Inhaled asthma medications include: short-acting bronchodilators, long acting bronchodilators, corticosteroids, cromolyn or nedocromil and corticosteroids plus long- acting bronchodilators.
The basic working of the asthma inhaler is, in the case of metered-dose inhalers, by using a pressurized canister that can be squeezed at the top which causes a fine mist to be released. There are also some metered-dose inhalers that do not require squeezing because they are breath actuated and one may place one’s lips on or near the mouthpiece of the inhaler to inhale the mist.
It is important to use the inhaler correctly, which will ensure that the correct dosage has been taken by the patient.
News On Inhalers For Asthma
Call for schools to hold inhalers
A charity wants a change in the law to allow schools to have inhalers available for asthma emergencies.
'Red tape' risk to asthma children
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