Inhalers for COPD provide steroids, bronchodilators, or combination drugs. The three types differ in the mechanism by which the medication is inhaled and he different instructions for use.
If you he chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a doctor may prescribe medications such as bronchodilators and inhaled steroids to reduce swelling and open up your airways, helping you breathe easier.
An inhaler is a handheld device that delivers a puff or spray of these medicines straight into your lungs through a mouthpiece. Inhalers work faster than pills, which he to trel through your bloodstream to get to work.
Inhalers come in three main types:
metered-dose inhaler (MDI)dry powder inhaler (DPI)soft mist inhaler (SMI)Keep reading to learn about each type of inhaler, including the medications ailable in each, how to use them, and their pros and cons.