LIVING WELL WITH ASTHMA
How to Take Your Asthma Medications
Most asthma medications come as sprays or powders that are delivered
using an inhaler. When you inhale the medication, it goes right into the
airways of the lungs, directly where it is needed.
The most familiar type of asthma inhaler is the metered-dose inhaler,
or MDI, a pressurized device that releases medication in a fine spray
for you to inhale. One enhanced delivery device (Respimat®) is similar,
with a softer mist.
Small children and others may also use a nebulizer to deliver their
medication. This machine breaks liquid medicine into a mist that can be
inhaled slowly.
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