Asthma

Learn what the different colours of asthma inhaler mean and what preventers, relievers and combination inhalers actually do.

Salbutamol may be prescribed for people who have asthma or who suffer from emphysema or other lung-based diseases. The drug opens up the airways and makes it much easier for people who experience difficulty breathing normally.

Ventolin inhalers are used to relieve asthma symptoms. If you have to use your Ventolin inhaler more than 3 times a week, a preventer inhaler may be more suitable.

People with asthma have sensitive airways which become inflamed easily. There are a number of triggers of asthma symptoms, including irritants like aerosols.

An article looking at the differences between Blue and Brown inhalers

This article explored the different asthma inhalers and what they are used for.

The long-term condition asthma, which causes breathlessness, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness, can be kept under control in most cases by using asthma inhalers.

If you have been diagnosed with Asthma by your doctor, it is likely that you have been prescribed an inhaler to help manage your symptoms.

With so many asthma inhalers available, it can be hard to make a decision about which is best. We’ve use the same guidelines as UK doctors to create a flow chart to help you choose the right asthma inhaler for you.