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….For example:

  • MDIs contain medicine in aerosol form.
  • DPIs deliver medication without a propellant.

What do the different Colours of inhalers mean?

The basics: colors of asthma inhalers Blue: Short-acting beta agonist (SABA, rescue medicine), such as albuterol (Ventolin) Brown: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS, controller medicine), such as beclomethasone (Vanceril*)

What inhalers are used for severe asthma UK?

What severe asthma treatments are available?

  • a regular inhaled corticosteroid, often at a high dose.
  • an additional add-on treatment such as a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) which is a different type of long-acting bronchodilator – for example, tiotropium (Spiriva Respimat)

What is the blue puffer for?

Commonly called the blue puffer or blue reliever puffer – for example Ventolin. Work quickly – within a few minutes. Open the airways by relaxing the tight muscles. Gives quick relief from cough, wheeze and shortness of breath symptoms.

When do you use orange puffer?

(‘the orange one’) Fluticasone is an inhaled steroid and decreases mucus and inflammation over time. We usually prescribe it be taken morning and night. The medicine will then work through the day to keep the lungs clear of inflammation.

What is a pink inhaler used for?

Fostair is a pink asthma inhaler, and can be used as both a reliever and preventer inhaler. Fostair can be used daily to prevent asthma symptoms, and can also be used to relieve the symptoms of asthma when they happen. It works by relaxing the muscles in your airways, while also reducing swelling and inflammation.

What is the blue inhaler called?

Salbutamol inhalers are usually blue. Salbutamol is sometimes given as tablets, capsules or syrup for people who cannot use an inhaler very well. It can also be given using a nebuliser, but this is usually only if you have severe asthma or COPD.

What is the orange puffer used for?

FLOVENT is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid medicine for the long-term treatment of asthma in people aged 4 years and older. FLOVENT is not used to relieve sudden breathing problems and won’t replace a rescue inhaler. FLOVENT does not relieve sudden breathing problems from asthma.