what will happen if you don't use asthma inhaler regularly ?

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I ve bronceictasis and mild asthma, do I need 2 use inhalor.Ie;seretide regularly to keep chest free from mucus?Or only should take it when breathless

Answer 1

Hospoitalization: Majority of asthmatics who end up in ICU hasn't used their ICS properly. Shahzeidi, md.

Answer 2

Depends: Asthma inhalers either cause bronchodilators (increasing the airway diameter) or decrease inflammation in the airway muscle (anti inflammatory effect). Broadly the two types are known as bronchodilators or inhaled corticosteroids.

Answer 3

Opens breathing tube: Inhaled medications (bronchodialtors) like albuterol, help relax the muscular spasm around the bronchi or breathing tubes. This form of rescue medication can provide rapid relief or prevention of symptoms. Other medications like steroids or steroid/bronchodilator combinations also come in metered dose inhaler form.

Answer 4

Inhaled Steroids: Since asthma has an inflammatory nature, the use of inhaled steroids (cortisone) can minimize inflammation and reduce the severity and number of attacks.

Answer 5

Negligible: Side effects of asthma medications are less than side effects of uncontrolled asthma. Don't stop your inhalers without talking with your doctor about your concerns.

Answer 6

Phased out: Primatene (epinephrine) mist was phased out as of dec 31, 2011 primarily due to cfc's (chlorofluorocarbons) being banned and other better asthma medicines.

Answer 7

Removed from market: There are currently no over the counter asthma inhalers in the us. The manufacturers of primatine are petitioning the fda to keep it available. No actions as of yet. Available prescription rescue inhalers more specific with fewer side effects. Recently a new otc inhaler has been released. It is called asthmanefrin. I recommend you speak with your physician before starting any medications.

Answer 8

Inhaled asthma Med: An asthma inhaler is a devise that delivers asthma medication through inhalation. They are sometimes called puffers or mdi's (metered dose inhalers) they can deliver rescue medications such as albuterol, or controller medications such as inhaled steroids.

Answer 9

Medicine: An asthma inhaler could be a bronchodilator or a steroid designed to open the lungs. It could come in a pressurized canister, via a nebulizer or via a dry powder inhaler.

Answer 10

Drug delivery system: Asthma inhalers deliver drugs directly into the lungs. There are basically 2 types. Controllers which are usually cortisone type drugs which control the frequency of asthma attacks. The other is called a rescue inhaler to be used when you have an attack. Depending on the type of asthma you may need one or both types.

Answer 11

Inhaler: Never. Since inhalers are rx only, you need a rx.

Answer 12

Not aware of any: There used to be an OTC inhaler sold in some pharmacies and grocery stores. It had been around since before most inhalers became prescription based.The old med is full of side effects but some used them.I'm not sure if they are around. If your trying to avoid having proper care for this chronic condition, make sure your affairs are in order.Sudden death rates due to asthma have not changed much.

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