Generic Asthma Inhalers: Effective Asthma Management

Devices that deliver medication directly to the lungs to relieve and prevent asthma symptoms.

Asthma Inhalers (Generic) FAQ

What is an asthma inhaler?

An asthma inhaler is a device used for the treatment of asthma. It delivers medication to your lungs by breathing it in (inhaling). Written by a GP.

Are asthma inhalers a steroid or bronchodilator?

Asthma inhalers contain prescription medications that are breathed directly into the lungs to relieve or prevent asthma symptoms. They may contain a steroid medication that reduces airway inflammation or a bronchodilator medication that opens the airways. Some inhalers contain both.

Does a generic asthma inhaler affect health?

Generic medications have the same active ingredients as the brand name versions. When it comes to effectiveness, research suggests that switching from a brand name to a generic asthma inhaler does not adversely affect health.

What are the different types of asthma inhalers?

There are different asthma inhaler devices that deliver the same medicine. In the treatment of asthma, the medicine inside inhalers can be divided into: Relievers (short-acting bronchodilators). Preventers (steroid inhalers). Long-acting bronchodilators.

What is an inhaler used for?

An inhaler is a device containing a medicine that you take by breathing in (inhaling). Inhalers are the main treatment for asthma and help to control asthma symptoms. There are many different types of inhaler, which can be confusing.