Inhalers to treat asthma
Although there is no cure for
asthma, there are some excellent
medicines available to help you to control your asthma so that is does not interfere with your daily life. It is important that you take your
asthma medicine properly and that your doctor or asthma nurse has explained how to use inhalers properly so that every dose you take gives you the most benefit.
Relievers
Everyone with
asthma should have a
reliever inhaler. Reliever inhalers are usually blue. Relievers are medicines that are taken immediately to relieve
asthma symptoms. They quickly relax the muscles surrounding the narrowed airways. This allows the airways to open wider, making it easier to breathe again. Relievers are essential in treating asthma attacks. You should take a dose of reliever inhaler when you are having asthma symptoms. If you are using your
reliever inhaler three or more times a week, your asthma may not be well controlled and you should go back to your doctor or asthma nurse and have your symptoms reviewed.
Using your inhalers
Using an
inhaler is the most common way of taking
asthma medicines. It is also a very effective way because inhaling the medicine takes it straight into your lungs. It is important that you take the medicine properly. Your doctor or asthma nurse should explain how to use your inhaler so that every dose you take gives
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