• What are the different types of inhalers used to treat asthma?

I was diagnosed with asthma. What are the different types of inhalers used to treat asthma?

3 Answers

  • Registered Nurse,
  • PA

There are various types of inhalers used for asthma treatment, including: - Pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers pMDIs, commonly known as "puffers." - Dry Powder Inhalers DPIs, which deliver medication in powder form. - Soft Mist Inhalers SMIs, which convert liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation. Additionally, treatment options include inhaled corticosteroids, Long-Acting Beta-Agonists LABAs, Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists LAMAs, reliever rescue medications, and Short-Acting Beta-Agonists SABAs, as well as combination inhalers.

  • Nurse Practitioner Recruitment and Operations Manager, Allergy, Asthma, Immunology
  • TN

There are many different inhalers currently on the market for the treatment of asthma. The treatment for asthma follows a step-wise approach depending on the severity of your asthma. Treatment typically begins with a short acting bronchodilator , and progresses on to include a daily inhaled corticosteroid ICS, then a daily ICS combined with a long acting bronchodilator LABA, and finally progressing on to tripple therapy which includes a daily ICS-LABA and a muscarinic antagonist.

  • Registered Nurse,
  • CO

There are several types of inhalers used to treat asthma. There are emergencyrescue inhalers which typically contain albuterol, also long acting corticosteroid inhalers and combination type inhalers as well. I would suggest an appointment with your diagnosing provider to discuss treatment options.

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