What do people with asthma use?

I used to get so anxious thinking about asthma attacks and what might happen if I couldn't breathe. Most people with asthma use inhalers, either for daily prevention or quick relief during an attack. Knowing that these devices are highly effective and common really helped calm my nerves.

People with asthma primarily use blue rescue inhalers for emergencies and brown or orange controller inhalers for daily management. It is best to use them with a spacer device as it ensures the medicine actually reaches your lungs instead of just hitting the back of your throat. Keep one in your office bag always.

While inhalers prescribed by a doctor are absolutely essential during breathlessness, many people also try steam inhalation with a drop of eucalyptus oil to clear their chest. Drinking warm ginger water daily also helps soothe the throat, but never stop your regular inhaler without asking your doctor.

Most of my family members who have asthma use simple inhalers everyday to stay active. They also use spacer tubes to make inhaling the medicine easier. Don't worry, with the right routine, it is very manageable.

My pulmonologist explained that asthma management involves two main things: bronchodilators for instant relief and corticosteroid inhalers to reduce airway inflammation over time. Some patients are also prescribed oral tablets like montelukast. It is highly recommended to get a customized asthma action plan from your doctor.