Relievers – short acting

Relievers (or bronchodilators) are inhaled medicines which help by opening up the airways. Salbutamol and terbutaline help relax the muscles in the airways. They work fairly quickly, within about 15 minutes and last for 4 to 6 hours. Ipratropium gives relief in COPD and usually works within 30 to 60 minutes. It lasts for 3-6 […]

What treatment will my child need? Relievers

Your doctor or nurse may prescribe an inhaler called Salbutamol. Salbutamol belongs to a group of medications called ‘bronchodilators’, these are usually blue in colour and often referred to as ‘reliever’ inhalers. This inhaler contains a medicine to relax or open the airways and relieve the wheezy symptoms. Important It is important this medicine is […]