3 Types of Asthma Inhalers and Their Different Functions
Asthma is one of the common diseases that can not be cured. However, asthma attacks that recur suddenly can be overcome by using inhalers. Therefore, people with asthma should bring his inhaler anywhere. What can make a nuisance is when your asthma inhaler is left behind at home. The reason, you can not careless inhaler borrow another person. In addition to dirty, it's possible that the type of inhaler they have is different from what you wear so far. Yes, there are many different types of asthma inhalers with each different function. Here's the explanation.
What are the types of asthma inhalers?
An asthma inhaler is a tool that contains drugs intended for your lungs. Many types of inhalers can help you in alleviating the symptoms you feel. By choosing the right inhaler, then you can cope with even preventing recurrence of asthma later on.
The asthma inhaler is of many types, divided into different categories and functions - the use, form (model), and symptom-based dose. The type of asthma inhaler is based on how it is used. There are two types of asthma inhalers that are used based on how they are used, ie
- Inhalers are used every day. This inhaler is used to prevent symptoms that may arise, so its use 2 times a day. its main function is to prevent possible inflammation in the respiratory system.
- Inhaler used when relapse. When shortness of breath, then this inhaler is used to relieve respiratory tract. Drugs contained in this inhaler can stretch the muscles of the respiratory tract that tighten, so that air can enter normally again.
The type of asthma inhaler is based on its shape
There are two types of asthma inhalers that are used based on the shape form (tool model), namely:
1. The inhaler of measured dosage inhaler (metered dosage inhaler)
The inhaler consists of a pressurized tube containing the drug and at the end there is a plastic funnel. When asthma relapses, you should quickly breathe from this inhaler. That way the drug will also go straight into the airway and relieve symptoms.
If using this inhaler, then you should note how many doses of medication you have inhaled. This type of asthma inhaler sometimes does not include a dose gauge that lets you know how many drugs you breathe.
2. Dry powder inhaler
Unlike the pressurized dosage inhaler, the asthma inhaler with this dry powder is not aerosol-shaped that you can breathe directly from the device. This inhaler can not spray drugs. so, the patient should inhale the powder quickly and strongly. Usually, these inhalers are available for one inhalation, thus preventing excessive dosage use.
To find out which one is better for you to use, you should discuss it with your doctor. Therefore, it also depends on the needs and conditions of each patient.
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The type of asthma inhaler is based on the strength of the dose
There are two types of asthma inhalers that are used based on the strength of the dose, which is the usual inhaler (as used every day, examples of the image above) and nebulizer.
Basically, the inhaler and nebulizer are both working to deliver the drug into your lungs. However, sometimes inhalers are more difficult to use for certain circles, such as infants, toddlers, or adults with severe asthma who need a stronger dose / large.
In contrast to inhalers that require the user to inhale drugs quickly and forcefully, the nebulizer transforms the medicine into steam so there is no need for a strong breath when inhaling. Nebuliser has its own mask, making it easier for patients to inhale the drugs that are in it.
