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Asthma

There are two types of inhalers used for managing asthma: preventer and reliever inhalers.

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Relievers

Reliever inhalers are used in order to relieve asthma symptoms, and all asthma sufferers should have one. When taken relievers immediately work to alleviate the symptoms of asthma.

Just 1-2 puffs of your reliever should be sufficient to relax the muscles in the bronchial area and help you to breathe normally.

Relievers are indispensible as they are used to treat asthma attacks. However, if you find you are using your reliever more than three times a week you should speak to your GP about how best to manage your asthma.

Relievers are usually blue. The most commonly used kind is the Ventolin Evohaler.

Preventers

Preventers are used as part of your long-term asthma management programme. The effects of a preventer are designed to build up over time, and they must be used every day as instructed by your GP, regardless of whether you feel as though your asthma symptoms are good or bad.

By using your preventer correctly, it will help to control the sensitivity of the airways and any swelling and inflammation caused by environmental or behavioural triggers. Preventers reduce the risk of severe attacks, but cannot be used to relieve an asthma attack.

Preventers are usually red, orange or brown. Not everyone needs a preventer, however, if you find you are using your blue reliever inhaler more than usual you should speak to your GP. There are many different preventers available, and they generally do the same job. The most popular preventer inhalers are Serevent, Seretide and Pulmicort.

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