InhalerHeroes: Learn Asthma Management Through Play

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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.

What are the different types of inhalers?

Types of inhalers include metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), dry powder inhalers (DPIs), and soft mist inhalers (SMIs). Each handheld inhaler type works in the same fundamental way. They deliver medication through inhalation. To use an inhaler, a person closes their mouth around the mouthpiece and inhales the medicine from the canister.

What are steroid inhalers used for?

Steroid inhalers, also called corticosteroid inhalers, are anti-inflammatory sprays or powders that you breathe in. They're mainly used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Steroid inhalers are only available on prescription. Common types include:

What is an asthma inhaler & how does it work?

What is an asthma inhaler and how does it work? An inhaler is a device used to treat and relieve symptoms of asthma by delivering medicine into the lungs. There are two main types of inhalers - a reliever and a preventer.Reliever inhalers work by relaxing the muscles in your airways to open them up, allowing you to breathe more easily.

What type of inhaler is right for You?

These include metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), dry powder inhalers (DPIs), and soft mist inhalers (SMIs). The type of inhaler right for you depends on your age, hand strength, motor skills (dexterity), and other things unique to you. Metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) contain a pressurized, inactive gas that pushes out a dose of medicine with each puff.

What Is InhalerHeroes

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InhalerHeroes Information

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