How to Use the Inhaler

• The most common form of inhalers is a metered-dosing inhaler, which works by using a small hand-held aerosol container. Other inhalers have blister pack dosing and the person breathes in the powdered medication.
  
  

Medication Used in Inhalers

• Doctors prescribe different types of medications with the inhalers depending on the person using it and the severity of the symptoms. Common medications for inhalers are Albuterol, Flovent and Advair.
  
  

Benefits

• Some inhalers have combination ingredients that when taken regularly can actually shorten the length of asthma attacks.
  
  

Children and Inhalers

• Asthma inhalers for children typically come with an extra mouthpiece called a spacer to help the child learn how to use the inhaler. An adult should supervise the child when using the inhaler to make sure he or she is using it the right way.
  
  

Side Effects

• Some side effects of inhalers include coughing, rapid heartbeat and dizziness. Side effects are usually minor and only last a few minutes.
  
  

Warnings

• The medications used in inhalers are stimulants and may cause serious issues if abused such as high blood pressure and chest pain.